Crime & Safety
Bank Robbery Attempt Thwarted By the Clock
A Glendora resident is arrested for attempting to rob a bank after the bank was closed.
A Glendora resident will pay the price for attempting to rob a bank after the bank was closed.
He came away with no money and is now being held on $100,000 bail.
Detectives pulled over and arrested Christopher Faraj, 28, as Faraj drove north on Grand Avenue.
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The incident began when the suspect entered a Wells Fargo branch at 120 North Grand Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. He handed a note demanding money to a Wells Fargo employee, said Glendora Police Lt. Rob Lamborghini.
Lamborghini said the employee responded that the bank was closed and no money was available. The suspect then exited the bank.
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Using a description of the getaway car provided by bank employees, detectives spotted a car matching the description and pulled him over.
The suspect did not attempt to flee from police, Lamborghini said.
During a search of the suspect, police found a note demanding money in his pocket. No weapon was found, said Glendora Police Sgt. Scott Strong, who is investigating the case.
Faraj is being held in a Glendora jail. He will be arraigned at the West Covina courthouse on Friday.
