TROY, Mich. – Michael Zubeck, 22, from Troy, was arrested Friday when police caught him attempting to rob the 5/3rd Bank at 3754 Rochester Road in Troy.
Police were called to the bank at 2:16 a.m. on an alarm and found pry marks on the entrance door and the ATM lock plate laying on the ground. Officers knew the ATM had been vandalized the previous evening.
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The bank's security told the police that they could remotely see a person inside the bank wearing all black and carrying a backpack. Security then saw the person trying to break into the vault inside the bank.
Police set up a perimeter around the bank and waited for Zubeck to leave. When he did, he was taken into custody without incident.
Zubeck was wearing a black knit hood, black gloves and a nylon stocking covered his face. He also had a hammer, wedge and flashlight with him.
The 22-year-old had allegedly damaged the interior of the bank stock room door, but was unable to get inside a vault or steal any cash.
Zubeck admitted to attempting to break into the ATM the previous evening.
Zubeck was arraigned Friday on the following charges:
• Breaking into Safe; Felony punishable up to life.
• Breaking and Entering with intent to commit Larceny; Felony punishable up to 10 years.
• Breaking and Entering with intent to break into Safe; Felony punishable up to life.
• Malicious Destruction of Building - $20,000 or more in damage; Felony punishable up to 10 years.
Bond was set at $50,000 and his next court date is Tuesday.