HCSO calls in FBI for assistance with Umqua Bank robbery in McKinleyville

The FBI has been called to assist with a robbery that occurred at the McKinleyville Umqua Bank branch around 4:30 p.m. today.

FBI involvement due to federally insured dollars.

Alleged suspect is described as a white male adult, 5'11", wearing a black beanie and yellow rain poncho. 

This photo was taken and posted online by Shari Martinsen, an hour ago. It is reprinted with her permission.

Ms. Martinsen said, "Going on right now on Pickett...behind the shopping center.  Dogs out sniffing... Trying to catch the person who robbed Umpqua Bank."