Bank Robber Escapes On Bicycle, Arrested: Police

HAYWARD, CA — Hayward Police are crediting an alert, cool-headed witness for helping to catch an alleged bank robber. When arrested, police say, "The man had the bank’s money, a loaded gun and other getaway tools." The man's name has not been released.

According to police, a man wearing a curly wig and mask walked into the bank with a demand note for money. He then put the loaded gun on the counter. A customer noticed what was happening, called police and gave "an excellent description."

The customer continued to watch the man as he rode rode away on a bicycle — directly into the path of officers who had been dispatched to the bank robbery.

"Without the keen awareness of the customer, this bank robbery may have been more difficult to solve," police said, in thanking the witness.

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