A Washington bank robber created a bit of excitement for bank employees and multiple police departments.

The bank robbery at the 5306 Pacific Highway Key Bank did not involve a weapon.  An alert co-worker noticed the robbery taking place and watched the robber leave to enter his 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado and onto southbound I-5.  Fife police officers arrived at the bank, got a description, and notified area law enforcement agencies.

A Tacoma police officer located the vehicle and tailed him.  The officer noted that the 1973 Toronado stuck out like a sore thumb.  The suspect got off I-5, hit a couple of cars, and then got back onto I-5 southbound.  The suspect eventually got back off the highway, hit a telephone poll, then took off on foot.

The suspect jumped over a fence, and entered the woods.  He then began to throw handfuls of cash.  Eventually the suspect grew tired and was apprehended by the Tacoma police officer.

The police department was able to recover all of the money.  This 29 year old man is now being charged with first degree robbery, eluding a police vehicle, and vehicular assault.

More details regarding this story can be found here. 

Tags: Bank Robber Throws Handfuls of Cash While Being Chased

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