Crime & Safety
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Armed Bank Robbery In Santa Monica
A 27-year-old man from Indiana was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery in Santa Monica on Tuesday, police said.
SANTA MONICA, CA — A 27-year-old Indiana man was arrested on suspicion of an armed robbery at a Santa Monica bank on Tuesday, authorities said.
Aaron Koehler-Marsh of Dayton, Indiana, reportedly walked inside the bank with a shotgun at about 9:20 a.m. Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Bank, 170 Pier Avenue, near Main Street, according to Santa Monica police.
The suspect was attempting to drive a vehicle out of the bank parking lot when he was stopped by officers, police said.
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"Officers were able to conduct a high-risk traffic stop at the intersection of Neilson Way and Bicknell," police said.
He was taken into custody without incident, police said. Officers recovered the shotgun from the vehicle.
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Anyone with information about the crime or other crimes can contact the Santa Monica Police Department by calling 310-458-8451 or by email to crimetips@smgov.net.
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