Bank Robbers Caught After Standoff

Alabama Mobile  Mobile police have arrested three people in connection with a bank robbery after a standoff at a home on Myra Drive & Pleasant Valley Road.
by Jamie Burch
Published: Wed, November 19, 2008 - 12:19 pm CST Last Updated: Wed, November 19, 2008 - 2:32 pm CST
Mobile police have arrested three men wanted in connection with a bank robbery following a standoff at a home.

Sgt. Charles Bagsby says the Wachovia Bank at 2745 Government Boulevard was held up this morning. After conducting an investigation at the bank, clues lead police to a home on Myra Drive near Pleasant Valley Road.

Three bank robbery suspects and a child were in the home. Police set off whats called a "diversionary explosive device." All three suspects have been taken into custody. The child is also safe.

Bagsby says they are in the preliminary stages of their investigation, and more details will be released later.

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Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww!  Shouldn’t that one guy be forced to wear pasties or something?

Yes, Mobile, We have some Great Officer’s who care and are trained to protect and track down the evil doer’s. I just want to say Thank You and that you Guy’s and Gal’s are a credit to your Force and the City of Mobile!

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