MyFox Los Angeles | Suspect in Elderly Man’s Disappearance Caught on ATM Camera

MyFox Los Angeles | Suspect in Elderly Man’s Disappearance Caught on ATM Camera

Authorities say this man has taken more than $92,000 from a missing Hemet man’s bank accounts.

Hemet (myfoxla.com)  –  Foul play is suspected in the disappearance of an 80-year-old Hemet man, and a man seen on security cameras withdrawing more than $92,000 from the man’s bank accounts is the prime suspect in the case, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

Edward Clayton Andrews was last seen leaving his home in the 42000 block of Florida Avenue, in the unincorporated county area of Valle Vista, near Hemet, about 11 a.m. May 31, said sheriff’s Sgt. Dennis Gutierrez.

He was reported missing last Wednesday by family members, said sheriff’s Investigator Jerry Franchville.

Since June 4, more than $92,000 has been withdrawn from Andrews’ bank accounts by someone seen using his card at ATM spots around the region, leading  sheriff’s detectives to believe that Andrew may be a victim of foul play, Gutierrez said.

The person seen getting cash has used machines in Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties, and may be driving a white Toyota Prius, authorities said.

“In one of the photos at a bank, the white Prius was parked near him,” Franchville said, adding that the suspect was not seen getting into or out of the car.

Andrews is white, about 5 feet 11 inches and 173 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. His vehicle, a gray Saturn Ion with paper plates, also is missing.

“He lived by himself,” said Franchville.

Sgt. David Kurylowicz, at the sheriff’s Hemet substation, said Andrews lived in a mobile home.

“He lived alone in the mobile home park and was able to get along fine,” Kurylowicz said. “I don’t know about his habits, but his neighbors say he was a very literate, articulate man.”

“There were no signs of a struggle or foul play inside or around the residence,” he added.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Andrews or the suspect was asked to call sheriff’s deputies in Hemet at (951) 791-3717 or (951) 950- 2444.

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