Thursday, 18 December 2008 00:34
Plymouth Bank Robbery Suspect Identified
Amador County - Amador County Law Enforcement is still seeking the suspect in a bank robbery that occurred last Friday in Plymouth. Based upon evidence located within close proximity to the crime scene, bank surveillance system video, bank teller statements and other witness statements, Amador County Sheriff’s Detectives were successful in identifying the suspect as Mark Allen Derschon, 36, last known to reside in River Pines. On the morning of Friday December 12, the Wells Fargo Bank located at 9454 Main Street in Plymouth was robbed by a white male wearing dark sunglasses, a white tee shirt, a charcoal grey hooded sweatshirt and black gloves. The suspect handed the teller a note stating he had a firearm and demanded money. After receiving a small amount of currency, the suspect fled the scene on foot. Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives responded and conducted the investigation into the reported crime. The Amador County District Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with Amador Superior Court Judge David Richmond, has issued an Arrest Warrant for Derschon. Bail was set at $40,000. Derschon is still at-large and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding Derschon’s whereabouts or anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact the Amador County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 223-6500 or the Amador County Secret Witness Program at (209) 223-4900. Story by Alex Lane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).