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    Foothill Ranch bank robber arrested in Lake Forest
    • December 14, 2024

    A man who robbed a Chase Bank in Foothill Ranch in October was arrested Friday by Orange County sheriff’s investigators, according to a news release.

    Edward Eugene Redd, 49, of Lake Forest was arrested on suspicion of robbing a Chase Bank and discharging a firearm during the incident. The robbery took place on Oct. 17 at the Chase Bank at 26791 Portola Parkway in Lake Forest where Redd made off with about $31,000, according to Sgt Matt Timmons. Redd shot near a bank teller’s feet but missed, no one was injured.

    Redd left a number of unspecified items with his DNA at the scene. which investigators located and collected as evidence. DNA technology and other investigative means were then used to link the items to Redd.

    On Friday, Dec. 13, at around 4 a.m., OC sheriff’s Southeast Investigations and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team members arrested Redd at his Lake Forest residence without incident. He was booked into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery.

    Redd has not been connected to any other bank robberies at this time, but the investigation remains ongoing.

    ​ Orange County Register 

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