Highland man arrested after robbing one Pasadena financial institution, then making an attempt to rob one other, police say

A Highland man suspected of robbing a financial institution in Pasadena and making an attempt to rob one other was arrested after a quick search of the realm on Thursday, April 4, authorities stated.

Around 12:30 p.m., the person entered the HouseStreet Bank within the 200 block of South Lake Avenue and handed a teller a observe demanding cash, Pasadena Police Lt. Matt Campeau stated. Multiple staff contained in the financial institution had been capable of set off a silent alarm and the suspect fled on foot earlier than he was capable of abscond with any cash.

While responding to the theft, authorities discovered that First Citizens, a close-by financial institution within the 100 block of South Lake Avenue, had been hit prior, with the person in that crime additionally passing a observe to a teller.

The suspect was capable of make off with some money through the first theft, police stated, although a precise determine was not accessible.

The man was noticed close to the intersection of Lake Avenue and Green Street and arrested, Campeau stated. Cash and a observe much like the one which was handed to the teller had been present in his possession.

No weapons had been used throughout both theft and no accidents had been reported.