Authorities have arrested a man suspected of robbing several different banks in San Francisco, officials said.
Julien Lee, 34, is accused of robbing and attempting to rob in nine separate incidents in the span of six days. Officials said in five attempts, Lee allegedly was successful in receiving money.
Three days later, he entered four separate banks: banks located in the 6100 block of Geary Blvd., the 600 block of Eight St., the 300 block of Clement St., and in the 1800 block of Irving St.On May 9, Lee allegedly entered banks in the 2000 block of Irving St. and 2600 block of Ocean Ave. Police arrested Lee on Tuesday around 4 p.m. after allegedly robbing the bank in the 2000 block of Irving St. According to police, Lee handed the teller a note demanding cash and then fled the scene on a bike. He was caught near Geary Street after a short pursuit, officials said.
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