Tag: robberies

San Jose man arrested for 2 failed bank robberies

SAN JOSE, Calif. – One San Jose man went home with only the pennies in his pocket after he failed to rob two banks back in May. Now, he’s been arrested. Police allege Kiet Vu entered a bank where he approached the teller with a handwritten note demanding money. The teller refused to give Vu […]

Woman charged with armed robberies in Albuquerque racks up more charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The charges are racking up against a woman accused of terrorizing businesses across the metro. KRQE News 13 highlighted her arrest last year, for a string of armed robberies. Now, with dozens of more charges, the Albuquerque Police Department hopes they have a strong enough case to keep her behind bars. Story continues […]

88-year-old Montana man sentenced to prison for role in 2 bank robberies

An 88-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison for his role in two bank robberies within four days of each other, according to Montana’s U.S. attorney. Steven Whitecloud of Billings, Montana, pleaded guilty in February to one count of bank robbery, following his alleged involvement in two bank robberies that took place […]

Trio accused of armed robberies targeting Southern California shops

A suspect was charged for his alleged involvement in a string of armed robberies targeting stores across Southern California. The suspect was identified as Antonio Bland, 34, of North Hollywood, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Bland reportedly worked together with two accomplices targeting businesses in Los Angeles and Orange counties during a two-week armed […]

2 arrested after string of robberies in southern Tulare Co.

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two men were arrested upon investigation of several burglaries that have occurred in Porterville since February, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. On Feb. 8, deputies say they called out to a farm shop in the 11900 block of Road 248 in Porterville for a burglary. There they learned […]

Man arrested, charged in connection to Apopka bank robberies

A man is behind bars accused of two bank robberies in Orange County. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS After days of investigation, the Apopka Police Department arrested 45-year-old Taylor Cale Mizelle, who appeared before an Orange County judge for the first time on Saturday. Police say they were able to identify the suspect after […]

Perry Township police ID suspect behind 3 convenience store robberies

PERRY TWP. ‒ The police department has identified a man suspected of multiple armed robberies over the span of three days. “We extend our gratitude to everyone who provided assistance,” police said in their Facebook post on Monday afternoon. The department had earlier posted a description of the suspect and security camera photographs of him […]

Police search for 6 wanted in connection with string of CTA robberies

CHICAGO — Police are asking for help in the search for six people wanted in connection with a handful of robberies on CTA trains. According to police, the string of robberies and aggravated batteries unfolded on Red Line trains over a four-day period between Monday, May 6, and Friday, May 10. During each incident, officers say the girls approached […]