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Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested - 03/06/26

On March 6, 2026, at about 1226  hours, the Grants Pass Police Department received a call of a bank robbery at the People's Bank on NE 7th Street. Patrol officers immediately responded to the bank. 


Due to the seriousness of the crime, Grants Pass Police Major Crime Unit Detectives were requested to assist in the investigation.

 

Following the initial investigation by detectives and patrol, Renee Freitas, a 58-year old female, was identified as the suspect. Less than 45 minutes after the robbery, a Grants Pass Police School Resource Officer located her near the Grants Pass Shopping Center.

 

Freitas was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on charges of Robbery in the Second Degree, Menacing (x2), Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Theft in the First Degree.

 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was alerted to the arrest as well. Further questions will need to be directed to the Josephine County District Attorney's Office.

 

 

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested - 03/06/26

On March 6, 2026, at about 1226  hours, the Grants Pass Police Department received a call of a bank robbery at the People's Bank on NE 7th Street. Patrol officers immediately responded to the bank. 


Due to the seriousness of the crime, Grants Pass Police Major Crime Unit Detectives were requested to assist in the investigation.

 

Following the initial investigation by detectives and patrol, Renee Freitas, a 58-year old female, was identified as the suspect. Less than 45 minutes after the robbery, a Grants Pass Police School Resource Officer located her near the Grants Pass Shopping Center.

 

Freitas was lodged at the Josephine County Jail on charges of Robbery in the Second Degree, Menacing (x2), Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Theft in the First Degree.

 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was alerted to the arrest as well. Further questions will need to be directed to the Josephine County District Attorney's Office.