Through tips from the public, detectives identified the suspect as Ryan Frisbie
VANCOUVER — On Dec. 21, 2024, Vancouver Police responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of America at 1145 SE 164th Ave. During the robbery, a male entered the bank, presented a note and implied that he had a firearm. The suspect fled the bank and was not located by police.
Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit investigators obtained a photo from surveillance video and on Dec. 30 posted that photo of the suspect on the VPD X channel. Through tips from the public, detectives identified the suspect as Ryan Frisbie. Detectives learned Frisbie was the suspect in at least two other bank robberies in the Portland/metro area. Investigators also obtained a photo of the vehicle associated with him, which was an RV/Motorhome. A photo of that vehicle was distributed to patrol officers along with information on the robberies.
On Friday (Jan. 24) a Vancouver Police patrol officer noticed an RV in the parking lot of a Vancouver gas station that resembled the vehicle associated with Frisbie. As the RV left the lot, the officer followed, confirmed it was a match for the bank robbery suspect vehicle and Vancouver Police patrol officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop in the area of SE 160th Avenue and took the driver into custody. The driver was identified as Ryan Frisbie. He was booked into the Clark County Jail for Robbery I.
The investigation is continuing.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
Also read:
- Project 42: It is an income tax, not a millionaire’s tax
Project 42 co-founder Dann Mead Smith urged Clark County residents to organize against the new income tax law, emphasizing it can be expanded to reach more than just millionaires. - VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind
A 9.9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citizen initiative seeking repeal. - Income tax signed in Washington with a legal challenge close behind
A new law will tax households earning over $1 million, with funds aimed at expanding credits for lower-income residents. Lawsuits and challenges are already underway. - Peter Silliman announces candidacy for Clark County Council
Peter Silliman, small business owner and Charter Review Commissioner, is seeking the District 5 seat and promises action on transparency, housing, and park development. - Opinion: Defend bail now or face more chaos on our streets
A proposed Washington court rule would cap bail for most misdemeanors and allow defendants to bypass bondsmen, raising concerns about accountability and public safety. - Opinion: Some worker rights get a poster, others get fine print
Elizabeth New questions why Washington state highlights some workplace protections while Janus First Amendment rights for public employees remain hidden in official materials. - County seeking young people to fill 10 volunteer positions on Youth Commission
Young people ages 12-19 from across Clark County can now apply for at least 10 open seats on the Youth Commission, providing input on community decisions.
