Crime & Safety
Suspect Who Attempted To Rob Bank Of America Branch Turns Self In
The FBI has the attempted robber in custody after the man tried to rob a National City bank branch in mid-January, officials said.
NATIONAL CITY, CA — A man suspected of attempting to rob a bank in National City surrendered to the Escondido Police Department, the FBI in San Diego announced Tuesday.
The attempted robbery occurred around 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at a Bank of America branch at 235 East Eighth Street, authorities said.
The man entered the bank and gave a teller a note demanding money, according to authorities.
When the teller did not give the suspect any money, he left the premises on foot, according to officials.
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FBI San Diego sent out a bulletin with the suspect's picture, possibly leading to the suspect opting to surrender to police.
The suspect's name was not immediately released.
