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SALT LAKE CITY — Police have identified the robber of a credit union with DNA analysis and are asking for the public’s help in locating him.
The robbery occurred Nov. 26, 2013 at the University Federal Credit Union around 3 p.m., according to Salt Lake City police. A man entered the credit union, approached a teller and demanded cash. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the man fled eastbound to a nearby business, police said.
Detectives used DNA analysis and video surveillance and identified the robber as 49-year-old Tracy Scott Velarde. Velarde has ties to Salt Lake City and Duchesne, police said.
Salt Lake City police issued a $50,000 warrant for Velarde in connection with the robbery. Police said Velarde should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about Velarde should contact the Salt Lake City Police Department at 801-799-3000. Anonymous tips may also be sent by text to 274637, referencing case number 13-187527.
