Armed Bank Robbery Suspect Appears in Court

The 30-year-old Warren man suspected of robbing a Bank of America branch in Royal Oak June 22 appeared in 44th District Court today for a pre-trial conference.

Joshua Adam Mack, currently held on a $1 million bond, is charged with one count of bank robbery and two counts of armed robbery. All three charges are felonies punishable by imprisonment for life or for any term of years. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf.

44th District Court Judge Terrence Brennan adjourned the conference because the prosecutor's office had not received discovery. A preliminary exam was scheduled for 9 a.m. July 8.

Mack’s attorney LaNita Haith of Commerce Township declined to comment on the case.

Royal Oak officers with FBI agents and Warren police arrested Mack late June 22 at his place of employment. Tips poured in following widespread publishing of bank surveillance photos showed the Wednesday morning robbery in progress, according to police.

Bank employees told Royal Oak police that the suspect walked into the branch at 509 E. 13 Mile Rd., just east of Rochester, around 11:30 a.m., pulled a sweatshirt hood over his head and confronted the employees with a camouflage-colored handgun.

The suspect pointed the gun at the employees and ordered them to produce the cash from their work stations, police said. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount and fled. No one was hurt in the incident.

The entire robbery was recorded by bank surveillance cameras. The suspect was clearly seen inside and outside the bank.

Several friends of Mack were present in court and waved as Mack entered the courtroom. They declined to comment, however, one woman, said “He is loved.”