Police say suspect holds bank employee hostage during botched robbery in Northwest Fresno

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
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.
[Ads /]
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.
[Ads /]
The suspect is now in custody and could face kidnapping and attempted armed robbery charges.
Copyright © 2026 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.