2 Men Charged For Trying To Rob Willoughby Bank Using Rifles

WILLOUGHBY, OH — Two Cleveland men that allegedly attempted to rob a Willoughby bank with assault rifles have been indicted, the Department of Justice announced Thursday. Arvis Williams, Jr., 22, and Melvin Hill, 21, will both be charged for trying to rob the Willoughby Eastlake Credit Union. Williams is also being charged for a carjacking.

Just before 10 a.m. on Oct. 11, an off-duty uniformed police officer was working security at Willoughby Eastlake Credit Union, 38024 Second St. The officer called police and reported that two men wearing hoodies had entered the bank and were attempting to rob the credit union.

When the suspects saw the uniformed officer, they dropped their loaded Smith and Wesson MP-15 assault rifles at the entrance and ran.

Police rushed to the scene, where they caught Williams. Hill was caught a short while later. He was supposed to be the getaway driver, police said.

Williams also reportedly used his gun to steal a 2015 Chevy Cruze on Oct. 11, the indictment said.

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