Wenatchee Valley Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

A Manson man is behind bars after police say he robbed a bank in Wenatchee last week, and had a U.S. Marshals warrant for another bank robbery elsewhere.

Timeline of the Robberies

Just before 5 p.m. Friday, Wenatchee Police Department responded to Cashmere Valley Bank on Maple Street for a bank robbery, but the suspect, 42-year-old Cameron Gaunt, escaped.

How Police Identified the Suspect

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At approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, East Wenatchee Police Department responded to a panic alarm at People's Bank on Valley Mall Parkway. Police say photos circulated by Wenatchee Police Department to banks in the valley from Friday's robbery allowed bank employees to identify the same suspect.

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Officers surrounded the building and established contact with the employees inside, who reported Gaunt exited the bank wearing a white dress shirt, tie, and slacks.

Arrest and Surrender

Once Gaunt exited the bank, officers reportedly confirmed Gaunt as the same suspect who allegedly robbed Cashmere Valley Bank. Gaunt reportedly saw an officer, turned around, and noticed a second officer and ran. After spotting a third officer, Gaunt surrendered, and police took him into custody.

Prior Criminal Record

Investigators say Gaunt is on probation for robbing a different bank, but East Wenatchee Police did not know which bank he robbed before the Friday and Tuesday robberies.

Charges and Next Steps

Gaunt is in the Chelan County Regional Justice Center on a U.S. Marshals hold and has not been officially charged with any crimes related to the two incidents as of publication.