Man admits to 2008 Orem bank robbery

OREM — Police had all but given up on finding the suspects who robbed an Orem bank last year until one man stepped forward, apparently for religious reasons.

Cameron Lee Johnson, 19, admitted to police in early October that he drove the getaway car in the two-man robbery of Alpine Credit Union, 351 E. 800 South, on Dec. 23, 2008, said Orem Police Sgt. Craig Martinez.

Johnson helped fellow Pleasant Grove resident Jared Perkins, 19, get away after Perkins robbed the bank two days before Christmas wearing sunglasses, a knitted cap and a wig, according to a police affidavit filed in 4th District Court.

The robbers then shared the money and spent some at the University Mall in Orem later that same day, the court document states. Police believe the primary purpose for the robbery was for Christmas shopping, based on the day of its execution. Martinez said they believe all the money has been spent.

"We had video surveillance of the robbery but by now had pretty much exhausted our leads," he said.

Perkins was booked into Utah County Jail Wednesday for investigation of robbery. Police said Johnson was interviewed earlier this month but has not been arrested.

"We're just compiling all the evidence and will let the county attorney's office review for possible charges," Martinez said.

— Lana Groves