$20,000 reward offered for ‘Geezer Bandit’ info The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced that a $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an elderly-looking male who may be responsible for robbing 15 banks in Southern California since August 2009 — including a heist in the Midway District. The suspect, dubbed the “Geezer Bandit,” is described as a 5-foot-10-inch to 6-foot-tall white male, possibly 60 to 70 years old, weighing between 190 to 200 pounds. Witnesses have described his clothing items as including a navy blue-colored blazer, navy or black baseball cap and dark pants. He may also be wearing a mask or rubber gloves as a disguise and is known to carry a revolver pistol in his left hand. The “Geezer Bandit’s” most recent suspected robbery took place at the Wells Fargo Bank inside the Von’s grocery store in La Jolla on Sept. 30. FBI and local law enforcement also believe he robbed the San Diego National Bank, located at 1075 Rosecrans St., in January 2010. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the FBI at (858) 565-1255. — Mariko Lamb

Armed robbers strike Sprint store on Rosecrans San Diego police are investigating a case of armed robbery at the Sprint telephone store on Rosecrans Street on Nov. 9. Police said witnesses reported two black males entered the store shortly before 7:30 p.m. and one of the suspects produced a handgun and demanded cash. The suspects then allegedly tied up two store employees — one a male worker in his mid-20s and the other a female employee, also in her mid-20s. The two suspects then fled with cash, according to police. The suspects were described as between 25 and 30 years old, wearing grey hooded sweatshirts and something covering their faces. No one was hurt during the robbery, according to investigators. OB Holiday Parade set for Dec. 3; applications due The Ocean Beach Town Council (OBTC) has slated the 32nd annual Ocean Beach Holiday Parade for Saturday, Dec. 3. Starting roughly at 5:05 p.m. (“OB Time”), the annual event is the only nighttime parade in San Diego. Applications are now available for those who wish to participate in entries and may be accessed on the OBTC website by visiting, www.obtowncouncil.org. The deadline for parade applications, either submitted online or through regular mail, is Sunday, Nov. 20.  Following that deadline, all applications will be reviewed and a letter of confirmation or denial, along with parade rules and regulations will be sent to all applicants afterward. There is a $50 fee per entry. Fees may be mailed to: Ocean Beach Town Council, Attn: OB Holiday Parade, PO Box 7225, Ocean Beach, 92167. Checks should be made payable to the Ocean Beach Christmas Tree Committee. For more information, visit, www.-obtowncouncil.org, or contact OBTC Holiday Parade Committee Chairwoman Cyndee Hanna at (619) 523-1392 or [email protected]. PL Actors Theatre slates unique ’24 Experiment’ The Point Loma Actors Theatre will launch a unique theatrical experience on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 in a “24 Experiment” that will sequester writers and test teams when actors and directors arrive the following day to play to an audience vote. The theater group is inviting audience members to witness the experiment and vote for the winning performance that will pitch participants from all over San Diego at the Point Loma Assembly, located at 3035 Talbot St. The “24 Experiment” is an extreme theater project, which has been performed several times in theaters across the country, includes a series of short plays written and produced by a group of risk-taking writers, directors and actors all in one single day. The 24 Experiment is designed to bring together creative minds and connect artists to create a quick, intense performance piece for audiences. It is a social and artistic experience. Theater participants will arrive at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 and writers will lock themselves into the theater to write six short pieces. At 7 a.m. on Nov. 19 the directors, actors and technical people arrive to rehearse and block. The pieces are performed for the audience that evening, just 24 hours later. The event will be facilitated by Gwen Walls Martin. Her credits include writing, producing and starring in the comedy “Fauxgers: A Salute to Coffee,” staged and presented in Baltimore. Gwen has also performed in several productions for Fluid Movement in Baltimore. The show will be held at 7 p.m. at the Point Loma Actors Theatre on Nov. 19. Tickets are $10 at the door and at Event Brite. For more information, visit www.pointlomaactors.com. Club sets Underwater Santa Photo Shoot The San Diego Dive Club will hold its annual Underwater Santa Photo Shoot, Discover SCUBA and Toy Drive event to benefit the children at St. Vincent de Paul. The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Point Loma Sport Chalet swimming pool. located at 3695 Midway Drive.   There is no charge for this event, but participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for donation to the children of Saint Vincent de Paul.   Participants in this event will be able to download their pictures for free from the San Diego Dive Club web site.  Participation requires no prior SCUBA experience but bring your C-card if you are certified.  You must be 10 years of age or older to SCUBA with Santa.  Participants must be in good health and have signed a photo release and a liability waiver.  Non-certified divers will also need to attend a free, 30-minute class prior to entering the pool.   Costume attire is permitted for the pictures.  Bring a towel and your Christmas spirit. For more information, visit www.dive-club.org/club/events/Santa/2011/index.htm.