Cranston Man Held Without Bail for Alleged Role in Seekonk Bank Robbery

A 32-year-old Cranston man suspected of robbing a Seekonk bank last Monday is being held without bail at the Adult Correctional Institutions following his arrest by Cranston police after a chase that ended with a crash not too long after the heist.

Michael DiRocco, of Cranston, is facing Cranston police charges of reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and receiving stolen goods but the State Police say he and Derik DeCosta, 39, of Pawtucket, robbed the Webster Bank branch while brandishing handguns.

DeCosta was arrested on Saturday by members of the state police. Pawtucket, Seekonk police and the Unites States Marshals after he was identified as a suspect.

The two men reportedly fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV. DiRocco was followed by Cranston police for several miles as he drove from Interstate 95 to Route 37 and eventually into local city streets.

Both DeCosta and DiRocco were ordered held without bail on fugitive from justice charges.