Crime & Safety

Santa Cruz Police Identify Bank Robber

Police say that Alex Wells, 25, is suspected of holding up the Credit Union on Front Street.

A man gave a note requesting cash to a teller at the Santa Cruz Community Credit Union Friday at 5:08 p.m. and made off with an undisclosed amount of money.

Santa Cruz Police early Saturday morning released a photo and name of a suspect, Alex Wells, 25.

They ask anyone with information about Wells to call (831) 420-5995

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