Crime & Safety
Suspects In Canton Bank Robbery Arrested Minutes Later In Stoughton: Police
Police say they spotted the suspects 15 minutes after they were notified of the robbery.
CANTON, MA — Two people accused of robbing a bank in Canton were arrested in Stoughton late Monday afternoon.
At approximately 4 p.m., officers in Stoughton were notified of a robbery that took place at Bank of Canton in Canton, along with a description of the get away vehicle and occupants. About 15 minutes later, Stoughton police detectives spotted the wanted pickup struck at the intersection of Washington and Central Streets. The occupants were arrested a short time later.
Allt the money taken in the robbery was recovered, according to Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz.
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Bank of Canton was robbed about 20 minutes ago. Great work by @StoughtonPD and @CantonMAPolice, 2 under arrest, all money recovered #waytogo
— Chief Ken Berkowitz (@ChiefBerkowitz) June 12, 2017
Police say a firearm was shown at the time of the robbery.
The names of those arrested have not been released.
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The arrest caused a short traffic delay in the area.
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