The Brentwood Police Department announced they are seeking to locate Karen Elder, 43 year old, Antioch resident currently has an outstanding felony warrant for Second Degree Robbery and Conspiracy for her involvement in a bank robbery that occurred on January 26, 2022 at the Tri Counties Bank located at 2400 Sand Creek Road.
Karen Elder is a known transient who frequents the area of Lemontree Way and Sycamore Drive in the city of Antioch.
The Brentwood Police Department is requesting anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact Brentwood PD Dispatch at 925-809-7911 or Detective Agostinho at 925-809-7870.
If seen, do not approach and call 9-1-1. Callers can remain anonymous.
January 26 Bank Robbery Investigation
On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Brentwood officers responded to a reported robbery at the Tri Counties Bank located at 2400 Sand Creek Road. The suspect, described as a white male, in his 20’s early 30’s, wearing all dark clothing and a dark facemask, gave the bank teller a demand note before leaving in a vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money. No weapon was seen during the robbery and nobody was injured.
A Brentwood officer in the immediate area located and pursued the suspect vehicle westbound on Highway 4 at Lone Tree Way. The vehicle pursuit continued into Antioch where the suspect abandoned the vehicle in the 2100 block of Peppertree Way without injuring others. The suspect fled on foot, but after an extensive search was taken into custody.
This investigation is ongoing and no additional information is being released at this time. Special thanks to Antioch PD staff for their assistance.
There is no threat to public safety.
Anyone with information related to this robbery who has not already been interviewed is asked to contact Detective Agostinho at 925-809-7870. Callers may remain anonymous.
Update (10:24 am)
BRENTWOOD, CA – The robbery suspect has been identified as Brandon Elder, 26 yearold Antioch resident.
Following the preliminary investigation, Elder was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for robbery, felony reckless evading, and several outstanding arrest warrants. In addition to the arrest warrants, Elder remains in-custody with bail set in the amount of $150,000.
Anyone with additional information related to this robbery investigation who has not already been interviewed is asked to contact Detective Agostinho at 925-809-7870.
