9/10/25 - LCSO Case 25-4326 - Suspect In Multiple Bank Robberies Arrested In Eugene (Photo) - 09/10/25
9/10/25 - UPDATE:
On September 10th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives determined the suspect in the bank robberies to be Clarke Chaos Zyz, 37, of Eugene. Detectives determined Zyz likely had a residence in the Eugene area, and Eugene Police detectives and officers began searching.
At about noon, while surveilling a possible residence in the area of Green Acres Road, Eugene Police detectives located Zyz in the suspect vehicle.
Detectives and police officers contacted and detained the suspect without incident. After additional investigation, Zyz was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the following charges related to the robbery in Creswell:
- Robbery in the 2nd Degree
- Menacing
- Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree
Zyz was also arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges related to the robbery in Cottage Grove:
- Robbery in the 2nd Degree
- Menacing
- Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree
Thanks to the Cottage Grove Police Department for their assistance and the many community members who provided tips during the course of this investigation that led to his identification and arrest.
Thanks also to the Eugene Police Department, which assigned considerable resources to the search for the suspect within the city of Eugene.
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On September 10th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives determined the suspect in the bank robberies to be Clarke Chaos Zyz, 37, of Eugene. Detectives determined Zyz likely had a residence in the Eugene area, and Eugene Police detectives and officers began searching.
At about noon, while surveilling a possible residence in the area of Green Acres Road, Eugene Police detectives located Zyz in the suspect vehicle.
Detectives and police officers contacted and detained the suspect without incident. After additional investigation, Zyz was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for the following charges related to the robbery in Creswell:
- Robbery in the 2nd Degree
- Menacing
- Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree
Zyz was also arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges related to the robbery in Cottage Grove:
- Robbery in the 2nd Degree
- Menacing
- Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree
Thanks to the Cottage Grove Police Department for their assistance and the many community members who provided tips during the course of this investigation that led to his identification and arrest.
Thanks also to the Eugene Police Department, which assigned considerable resources to the search for the suspect within the city of Eugene.
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9/9/25 - LCSO Case 25-4326 - Lane County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in multiple bank robberies
On September 9th at about 2 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Banner Bank in Creswell for an armed robbery. Deputies learned the suspect had used a note to demand money and threaten the bank teller. The suspect was later confirmed to be the same suspect from an earlier bank robbery that occurred in Cottage Grove the same day.
The suspect is described as a white male adult, about 6’ tall, weighing about 175 pounds, medium build, with a full beard. He was last seen wearing a green ball cap, aviator sunglasses, a black jacket, black sweatpants, grey gloves, and black shoes with white soles.
Deputies were also able to identify the suspect’s vehicle, a two-door 1998-2003 gold Ford Escort ZX2 (pictured) with an unknown license plate.
The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information his whereabouts is asked to call 911 and avoid approaching or contacting him.
