FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police in Northwest Fresno said bank employees helped foil an armed robbery attempt. It happened Tuesday morning at the Educational Employees Credit Union near Shaw and Valentine.
Investigators said a man with a bandana over his face approached an employee near the front door and pulled a knife on her. They said he took her hostage and she yelled out to the other employees to keep the door closed.
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The employees inside the bank dialed 911 and officers showed up within three minutes and took the suspect down in the parking lot.
The bank is closed while police investigate.
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The suspect is now in custody and could face kidnapping and attempted armed robbery charges.