Police Release Photo of Royal Oak Bank Robber

l.c. January 18, 2013 at 01:58 pm

a bulitt isn't the only answer-too many trigger happy impulse weapon holders today who have a one track mind.there are locking door mechanisms that are available to biz. owners to trap the suspects,dye packs,alarms.stop the killing & be a bit more civilized please.

The Duke of Royal Oak January 18, 2013 at 02:33 pm

Big Truth, SHAME ON YOU! Your comment " Hopefully some liberal Democrat will get shot." is very sick and INAPPROPRIATE!

Debbie Campbell January 18, 2013 at 02:45 pm

That comment was flagged a while ago--I believe promoting violence against any individual or group is prohibitted on Patch-

Debbie Campbell January 18, 2013 at 04:43 pm

What detail was removed??

Bob January 18, 2013 at 04:56 pm

You want to trap an armed criminal in the establishment with innocent folks like customers and employees?

Tim H January 18, 2013 at 06:05 pm

Charter One Bank – 200 S. Main, 1-15-13: Complainant reported a suspect walked into the bank armed with a handgun and demanded money from the teller. The suspect received an undisclosed amount of currency and fled on foot. The suspect was described as a black male, 5’8” -5’11”, medium complexion, wearing a black winter hat, black ski mask, a black winter jacket, tight fitting stretch pants and athletic shoes. 13-1448
The suspect matches the description of the individual that robbed the PNC Bank at 225 S. Main on 12-26-12. 12-35724

Tim H January 18, 2013 at 06:08 pm

See full detailed report here:
http://www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/portal/webfm_send/2268 3rd armed robbery in 3 months - all on Main in Downtown. We should set up surveylance cameras at all entry points to the city and downtown.

Judy Davids (Editor) January 18, 2013 at 06:44 pm

In this instance we chose not to use the description on the press release because, per our policy, it likely would not aid in the capture of the suspect. He was wearing clothing that covers his face, so the race description may not be accurate. We aim to have solid description that includes two or three unchangeable characteristics of the person before we state race.

Bob January 18, 2013 at 07:50 pm

If you're going to report the police report, than you ought to report the police report.

Debbie Campbell January 19, 2013 at 12:25 am

This Weeks Arrests 1/10 through 1/17
Five (5) Misdemeanor Warrant Four (4) Felony Warrants Three (3) Possession of Marijuana Three (3) Disorderly Conduct Two (2) Operating While Intoxicated Two (2) Public Intoxication One (1) Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia One (1) Consuming Alcohol in Public One (1) Operating While Intoxicated, Hit and Run Injury Accident One (1) Public Intoxication, Misdemeanor Warrant One (1) Driving While License Suspended One (1) Urinating in Public, Resisting Arrest, MDOP Police Property One (1) Assault & Battery, Obstructing a Police Officer One (1) Assault & Battery One (1) Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Marijuana One (1) Possession of Synthetic Narcotics and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia One (1) Felonious Assault One (1) Operated While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana, Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle One (1) Operated While Intoxicated II, Felony Warrant, Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of LSD Total Arrests: 32

Big Truth January 19, 2013 at 12:07 pm

The perp is obviously black or Arab. Shame on the banks security guard. Anytime somebody walks into the branch dressed like suspect, the guard should have his hand on his gun.

l.c. January 22, 2013 at 04:47 pm

there are bullit proof vestibles that enclose a subject & contains them-not accessible to anyone once locked within. sorry for any confusion.

l.c. January 22, 2013 at 07:43 pm

no funding/ but we sure can find $$$ for extra security at Dream Cruise,ABE,etc.! while other cities use video cameras openly we seem to still be in the dark ages.