A bank robber stole an undisclosed amount of money from a Bank
of America near Monterey and Second streets this afternoon before
police arrested him a couple of blocks away.
A bank robber stole an undisclosed amount of money from a Bank of America near Monterey and Second streets this afternoon before police arrested him a couple of blocks away.
At 1:12 p.m., the robber entered the bank, 7825 Monterey St., and placed a demand note on the counter, Sgt. Noel Provost said. Complying, the employees gave the man an undisclosed amount of money. When the man left, an employee at the bank called police.
“The bank employees did a good job,” Provost said. “They maintained their cool and nobody got hurt.”
Police caught up with the suspect near Monterey and First streets, where they made the arrest, Provost said. He did not know the name of the suspect immediately after the robbery.
Investigators were still questioning witnesses at 2 p.m., and it was unclear if the robber had any weapons. It appeared that about 10 customers and several employees were inside the bank at the time, Provost said.
Police were still turning away customers more than 30 minutes after the incident, and the bank was sealed off by police tape.
“This is the story of my life,” said one annoyed customer, as he headed back to his car.
Most customers were a bit more understanding.
Bank of America customer Martin Rivera entered the bank just before police arrived but after the robbery, and he said bank tellers appeared frightened.
“They were acting scared, especially the girls,” Rivera said.
More details will be posted as information becomes available.
