A Morris Plains man was arrested after allegedly robbing the TD Bank in Denville, New Jersey.
According to police, the 31-year-old suspect walked into the TD Bank on East Main Street in Denville NJ and approached a cashier. The suspect then allegedly gave the cashier a note and demanded cash.
The cashier reportedly gave the suspect an envelope filled with money. Authorities later revealed that the entire incident was captured by surveillance videos.
When the suspect fled the scene, he reportedly got into a black sedan with tinted windows. According to witnesses, the vehicle drove toward Route 53 and travelled south on the highway.
A number of different law enforcement agencies worked together to investigate the alleged robbery. Among the agencies which assisted with the investigation were the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section, New Jersey State Police, the Denville Police Department, and the FBI.
The investigation culminated in the arrest of the suspect. Prosecutors have charged the suspect with second degree robbery. If the charges ultimately result in a conviction, the suspect could potentially be sentenced to 5–10 years in NJ State Prison.
After being arrested and charged, the suspect was taken to the Morris County Jail in Morristown NJ. He is being held at the facility in lieu of $125,000 bail.
For additional information about this case, access the NJ.com article entitled “Morris Plains Man Arrested in Denville Bank Robbery.”
