The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Randolph Walker, who is suspected of robbing the TCF Bank branch at 120 S. Riverside Plaza three times, was arrested outside the bank after an employee saw him.
The 59-year-old Pittsburgh, Pa. native was charged in US District Court with one count of bank robbery. He is accused of robbing more than $4,000 on May 10 from the bank.
And given the evidence likely to be used against him, he'll need a particularly experienced Chicago criminal attorney to help defend against the serious charge. But more charges may be forthcoming.
Since the bank has been robbed three times in the last month, presumably by the same person, police believe Randolph Walker is the the main suspect for all three. There were "clear" surveillance photos of the suspect and when he was spotted last week, bank employees recognized him and set off a silent alarm.
The bank manager walked outside to keep an eye on the man, who allegedly was attempting a fourth robbery, as the security guard locked the bank entrance. Randolph Walker then tried to enter the bank and then stood by the door for about two to three minutes before walking away.
The manager called Chicago Board of Trade employees, to where Randolph Walker had gone, who then contacted an off-duty Chicago Police officer working security at the building. The manager then pointed out the suspect, who was quickly detained and taken into custody.
Randolph Walker all but incriminated himself, ironically, as the officers read him his rights:
"You all wouldn't have caught me if I took off my red shirt, dammit. My only mistake was keeping on this red shirt."
Well, that certainly was one mistake.
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