Dearborn bank robbery suspect caught hiding in porta-potty

DEARBORN, Mich. – The crime is serious and the hiding place is pretty unexpected.

Charles Woolery is locked up with right now and accused of robbing Dearborn Federal Savings Bank on Michigan Ave. near Military on March 2nd.

The bank teller told police the suspect walked up to the window and gestured to his hip, implying he had a weapon. He handed her a note that said, “Smile. Put all $10-$20-$50-$100 in bag no dye pack, no GPS, do not hit alarm til I leave or I will kill everyone.”

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The teller placed the money in the bag and handed it to him. The suspect then left.

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Police said Woolery was picked up by nearby surveillance cameras running away from the scene.

He then was caught on camera trying to hide inside a porta-potty.

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Officers surrounded the porta-potty and took Woolery into custody.

Officers said they found the bag of cash with $1,690 inside on the floor of the porta-potty.

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Woolery is now facing bank robbery charges.