People v. Roberson CA4/1

STATEMENT OF FACTS

On February 10, 2014, an African-American male, wearing headphones,

sunglasses and carrying a Coke can approached a teller at the Valley Center branch of the

Bank of America. The man handed the teller a note stating it was a robbery and

demanding money. As the teller started to open the cash drawer, the man picked up the

note and walked away.

The teller went outside and watched the man throw the note under a recycling bin

and walk away. Police were called and arrived at the scene.

The teller gave police a description of the suspect. Within 10 to 15 minutes police

reported they had a possible suspect. The teller was taken to the location where the

suspect was detained but could not identify him as the perpetrator at that point.

The teller then returned to the bank and reviewed the video of the attempted

robbery. At that point he realized the person detained by police, Roberson, was actually

2 the suspect. The teller then recognized Roberson as the person who attempted to rob the

bank.

DISCUSSION

As we have noted above, appellate counsel has indicated she is unable to identify

any reasonably arguable issues for reversal on appeal. She has asked…