South OC Times

On August 23, 2024, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Che Lewis, 30, of Mission Viejo in connection with several bank robberies. Lewis was apprehended before committing a robbery at the U.S. Bank in Anaheim.

Investigations began on July 8, 2024, into two separate bank robberies that occurred in Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch. Another robbery took place in Ladera Ranch on August 8, 2024.

Based on evidence left at the scenes and using investigative techniques, authorities linked Lewis to these robberies as well as an attempted robbery in Ladera Ranch on August 7, 2024.

Lewis was detained by the Orange County Sheriff’s South Directed Enforcement Team (SDET) while attempting another bank robbery in Anaheim on August 23. He was booked into the Orange County Jail for attempted robbery and is pending additional charges.

Investigators suspect Lewis may be involved in other bank robberies throughout Orange County and possibly in other counties. Anyone with further information is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at (714) 647-7000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.