Dearborn Heights bank robbery suspect arrested at Tim Hortons next to bank Suspect allegedly failed to hide his identity by putting on a wig
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DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – A suspected bank robber was caught by police in Dearborn Heights at a coffee shop next to the bank.
It happened at about 2 p.m., Thursday, April 24, at the Dearborn Federal Savings Bank on Telegraph Road, near Colgate Street. Police said the suspect pointed a handgun at a teller and announced he was robbing the bank.
During the investigation, police reportedly found the suspect inside a Tim Hortons on Telegraph Road, less than 300 feet from the bank. He allegedly tried to disguise himself by putting on a wig.
Police were able to recover the money and took the man into custody.
Charges are currently pending.
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