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Modesto Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested at Casino

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Modesto Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested at Casino

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Modesto police arrested Robert Vincent Mendez at a Tuolumne County casino on Oct. 2, less than six hours after a bank robbery in downtown Modesto. Investigators say he demanded cash from a teller, changed his appearance, and fled by rideshare; tracking the vehicle and reviewing ride records helped lead police to him. Authorities linked him to a Sept. 30 robbery in Turlock through similarities in the crimes and distinctive tattoos, and say Mendez admitted to both robberies. Police also reported recovering some of the stolen cash and said Mendez claimed involvement in other robberies, which remain under investigation; he has a history of bank robberies in Oregon and Washington.

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