Crime & Safety

Would-Be Bank Robber in Custody

Police say they have caught the woman suspected of trying to rob a Bank of America Wednesday.

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A woman suspected of on Wednesday is in custody, Bethlehem police said.

Police are currently questioning the suspect, said Bethlehem Police Commissioenr Jason Schiffer. The woman has not been publicly identified.

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According to police, the woman walked into the on Catasauqua Road and claiming to have a bomb strapped to her leg, demanded cash. She reportedly walked away empty-handed.


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