SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT News Release
		Release #07-31-03a July 31, 2003 For Immediate Release
						Media Office 916-433-0808  Capt. Sam Somers Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO PIC Audrey Lee     Internet: www.sacpd.org

The Sacramento Police Department has identified a suspect wanted in connection in seven bank robberies that occurred in the Sacramento Region, including one in Stockton that occurred on July 28, 2003.

Suspect Description:  Timothy Dawson, 45 years of age, male black, 5'9", 210 lbs., black hair, brown eyes.  Dawson is on parole for weapons and robbery charges.

Suspect Vehicle:  Suspect may be driving a dark grey 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, 4-door or an older model 325i BMW, orange, brown, or rust in color.

The suspect may be traveling with his girlfriend who is described as a female white adult, 5'4", 105 lbs, brown hair and green eyes.  Recent information indicates that Dawson may also frequent the Reno area.

Suspect Dawson should be considered armed and dangerous.  A handgun was clearly seen while committing the robbery in Stockton.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Timothy Dawson is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or (800) AA-CRIME. Callers can remain anonymous and earn up to a $1,000 reward.