‘Geezer Bandit’ strikes another LJ bank The “Geezer Bandit” suspected of robbing four banks across the county has apparently struck a second time in La Jolla. The slight 70-year-old man reportedly robbed Bank of America at 7680 Girard Ave. at gunpoint on Nov. 16 at 5:57 p.m. The suspect allegedly approached a teller, displayed a handgun, made a verbal demand for cash and then left on foot, according to a Nov. 17 FBI report. Witnesses reported he escaped on foot in the other robberies, and the FBI does not suspect an accomplice is involved, according to FBI spokesman Darrell Foxworth with the San Diego office. The Geezer Bandit is believed to have robbed “several thousands of dollars,” but the FBI would not release the exact amount.    Witnesses have described the robber as a white male in his 70s, unshaven with gray hair, a thin build and standing at 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-3. He has been seen wearing a baseball cap, a blue blazer and several layers of clothes. The FBI is offering a cash reward for information on the robberies, and is asking the public to keep an eye out for him. “Because a weapon has been displayed during some of his bank robberies, the Geezer Bandit should be considered armed and dangerous,” stated the FBI’s report.   According to the FBI report, the so-called Geezer Bandit also robbed the U.S. Bank at 9643 Mission Gorge Road on Aug. 28; the San Diego National Bank at 7877 Ivanhoe Ave. in La Jolla on Sept. 12; the U.S. Bank at 4627 Carmel Mountain Rd. on Oct. 9; and Bank of America at 17008 Avenida de Acacias in Rancho Santa Fe on Oct. 26. Anyone with information on the bank robberies can call the FBI anonymously, (858) 565-1255.  Bicyclist dies after crash La Jollan Alan Nash, 44, died following a bicycle accident on Nov. 14 at 1:11 p.m. Nash was riding northbound on Lowry Street and attempted to turn right onto El Paseo Grande when he lost control of his bicycle and struck his head on the street. Nash, who was not wearing a helmet at the time, was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital where he died the following morning.    Village needs more cash for decorations Community members have already collected $5,800 to dazzle the streets of La Jolla with holiday cheer but still need to raise $900 to pay for the decorating service.  Décor Plan has offered its services at a discount this year since Promote La Jolla, the business improvement district, is broke and under investigation. Décor Plan has charged $6,700 to supply and hang 55 stars and 50 banners. The council would like to hang the stars and banners before the Dec. 6 parade. “It is really great to see the community coming together to fund these holiday projects,” said La Jolla Town Council trustee Darcy Ashley. Benefactors who gave $500 or more include Robert Collins, Front Porch Development (Casa de Manana and Wesley Palms), Orrin and Karen Gabsch, La Jolla Financial Building (Brian and Kevin Kelly) and La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation. For more information or to donate, visit www.lajollagives.org or call (858) 454-1444. –Correction appended Mama’s Kitchen offers holiday pies As Thanksgiving approaches, the local nonprofit Mama’s Kitchen is selling pumpkin, pecan, apple and sugar-free pies for $20 apiece ($15 is tax deductible) to raise money for its year-long meal delivery service to people affected by cancer and AIDS. Pastry chefs, caterers and bakeries have donated the pies, and Wells Fargo is sponsoring the drive. To order a pie, purchase online at www.mamaskitchen.org or call (619) 233-6262 by Nov. 22. Volunteers will deliver the pies to 20 sites on Wednesday, Nov. 25.   Floats must be fire-safe Floats of merriment and good cheer will parade the streets of La Jolla Dec. 6 at the La Jolla Christmas Parade, starting at 2 p.m., whose theme this year is “Christmas through the eyes of a child.” With only two weeks to go, the La Jolla Town Council has raised just three-fourths of the funds and still needs to pull in $5,000. The floats must be made of non-flammable materials and carry a fire extinguisher to comply with city guidelines, which will be enforced this year, said Dave Irwin, who is handling the float and parade operations. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact [email protected] or visit www.ljparade.com.