A citizen intervened in a bank robbery that was in progress Friday afternoon leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect.
It happened at around 4 p.m. at a bank located near Lawrence Avenue East and Kennedy Road in the city’s Dorset Park area.
According to police, a man walked into a bank branch, bypassed other customers waiting in line and approached an open teller.
The man handed the teller a hold-up note indicating he was armed and making a demand for cash.
Once he obtained the cash, police said he began to bang on the counter and demand more money from the other bank employees.
At this point, a citizen who had been waiting in line at the bank proceeded to grab the man in an attempt to detain him.
Police said a struggle ensued between the citizen and the suspect and the altercation continued until the parking lot officers arrived and made an arrest.
The citizen sustained minor injuries as a result of the struggle.
Andre Cardall Hardware was arrested and charged with robbery and disguise with intent.
He made an appearance in court at Old City Hall on Saturday.
Anyone with information is being asked to call police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
