Gunman Robs S&L; in Tustin
A masked gunman robbed a Tustin savings and loan office of $3,000 Saturday in the fourth Orange County robbery in two days at banks or S&Ls;, police said.
The holdup occurred at 12:20 p.m. at the California Federal Savings branch, 14232 Red Hill Ave.
An armed man wearing a ski mask entered the office and demanded money, a Tustin Police Department spokeswoman said.
The gunman fled the scene in a white van driven by an accomplice, police said.
On Friday there were two robberies in Newport Beach and one in Huntington Beach.
Police said they do not believe Saturday’s robbery is connected to the other three.
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