‘Flight of the Navigator’ star charged with bank robbery

  • Associated Press
  • Thursday, May 5, 2016 1:52pm
  • Local News

SECHELT, British Columbia — A man who starred in Disney’s 1986 adventure flick “Flight of the Navigator” when he was a child has been charged in connection with a bank robbery in British Columbia.

Police arrested Deleriyes Joe Cramer, 42, earlier this week after a man dressed in a disguise left a bank with an undisclosed amount of money.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police said a man wearing a wig of scraggly hair, a bandanna, sunglasses and a dark jacket, entered a bank on April 28 in Sechelt, British Columbia. Police said he demanded money and fled on foot. Police said no one was injured during the robbery and that Cramer drove off when he was approached by officers in the community northwest of Vancouver.

“Despite the fact that a disguise was used during the robbery, the suspect was quickly identified by some of our officers, who had recently dealt with him on an unrelated matter,’ said Sunshine Coast Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Harrison Mohr.

Mohr said the man, also known as Joey Cramer, has been charged with robbery, disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, failing to stop for a peace officer and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in relation to the April 28 heist.

Cramer was 12 years old when he played a boy who has an adventure with an alien spaceship in “Flight of the Navigator.” He also acted in the 1984 flick “Runaway” with Tom Selleck and the 1987 film “Stone Fox.”

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

North Middle School Principal Tyler Ream and teacher Jenny Overstreet look through historic photographs of North Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
North Middle School to celebrate 100 years in Everett

On Saturday, the school will display memorabilia from years past and showcase the recently renovated building.

Traffic moves along Bowdoin Way past Yost Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A new online tool could aid in local planning to increase tree coverage

The map, created by Washington Department of Natural Resources and conservation nonprofit American Forests, illustrates tree canopy disparities across the state.

Logo for news use featuring Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
Snohomish PUD preps for more state home electrification funding

The district’s home electrification rebate program distributed over 14,000 appliances last year with Climate Commitment funds.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Everett in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
One person dead in single-vehicle crash on Wednesday in Everett

One man died in a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning… Continue reading

A firefighter moves hazard fuel while working on the Bear Gulch fire this summer. Many in the wildland fire community believe the leadership team managing the fire sent crews into an ambush by federal immigration agents. (Facebook/Bear Gulch Fire 2025)
Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid

Wildfire veterans believe top officials on the fire sent their crews into an ambush.

More frequent service coming for Community Transit buses

As part of a regular update to its service hours, the agency will boost the frequencies of its Swift lines and other popular routes.

More than $1 million is available for housing-related programs in Snohomish County, and the Human Services Department is seeking applications. (File photo)
Applicants sought for housing programs in Snohomish County

More than $1 million is available for housing-related programs in… Continue reading

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Arlington in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
A road rage incident escalated when bystander displayed firearm outside Arlington School District office

Presidents Elementary School activated a precautionary lock-out following the incident.

Lynnwood
Man arrested after police pursuit in stolen vehicle on Friday

The suspect was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of 18 charges.

Niko Battle (campaign photo)
Judge rules Everett council candidate cannot appear on Nov. ballot

The bombshell decision means Niko Battle, the front-runner for the District 4 seat, is now out of the race. He plans to appeal the ruling.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Arlington in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
Arlington police investigating an altercation that left one woman stabbed on Tuesday

One man in custody for unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault.

Security guard pleads not guilty of impersonating Edmonds detective

In his first court appearance Monday, a judge set bail at $50,000 for Michael Scaletta-Teates.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.