Posted on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 11 a.m.
Robbery reported at Comerica Bank on Washtenaw
By AnnArbor.com Staff
Police continue to investigate a robbery this morning at a Comerica Bank branch in the 3300 block of Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor.
The scene outside the bank this morning
Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
Ann Arbor Police Sgt. Pat Ouellette confirmed this afternoon that a robbery occurred and that no one was injured. The investigation was continuing this afternoon.
He said that due to the ongoing investigation, police are not releasing any further details about what happened at this time.
The Ann Arbor Police anonymous tip line is 734-794-6939. Tips may also be emailed to TIPS@a2gov.org.
Comments
Frustrated in A2
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 8:20 p.m.
"Hold on I have to make a quick stop before going to Toys-R-Us"
bedrog
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 1:08 p.m.
Isn't this the 2nd such robbery at the same bank in the past 10 years?? ( it's one of my banks, the other having also been robbed at least twice in that period!). Perhaps the ancient chinese strategy ( "hire a barbarian ( mongol) to fight a barbarian") could apply here re bank guards (after time served of course).
SonnyDog09
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 12:39 p.m.
As long as hizzoner is comfortable, this nothing to be concerned about, comrade citizen.
A Pretty Ann Arbor
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 10:50 a.m.
We drove by there and I immediately knew...used to work for a bank so I know the signs of a robbery - been through a couple myself. Best think I can say to those that were traumatized - get help from your company - they (banks) usually have some people you can talk to...so sorry it happened.
ranger007
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 7:51 a.m.
Word seems to be spreading that you can get away with anything in ann arbor
Mr. Ed
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 5:22 a.m.
I guess the suspect description is a secret. We can all sleep well tonight because Santa will leave the suspect a lump of coal.
MIKE
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 5:23 p.m.
It's probably those same two guys that commit most of the crime in Ann Arbor. Just go to a past story to get the description.
Gina Maravella
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 4:57 a.m.
We drove by there on the way to work this morning (I and two friends.) We thought that was probably a bank robbery. Seems like there are a lot of robberies in Ann Arbor. What the heck? You know what else is weird? For the past couple weeks there's been a cop car in the left turn lane, just up the road from that bank, just outside the Trader Joe parking lot, and an officer directing traffic for no apparent reason. At one point, the officer got right into the middle of the lane I was trying to drive in, and tried to steer me into the parking lot. I was like, "no! I'm going straight!" and confused, I drove around him. That was really wierd. What is going on over there?
grimmk
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 2:54 a.m.
Wow, that's my bank. That really sucks. I'm glad no one was hurt. What a great holiday spirit someone has. So nice to scare these nice people. I hope their holiday gets better!
Veracity
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 10:46 p.m.
As this recession extends into the future expect more crime to occur.
Sparty
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 3:47 a.m.
Especially as Slick Rick and tea drinking republicans push the poor and those on safety net programs further and further into desperate situations, who knows what will happen.
Sallyxyz
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 11:17 p.m.
I agree, but I keep reading "official" crime stats that say crime is going down. I just don't believe it. I think the stats are manipulated for political reasons, whether it's on a national, state or local level. I have to believe there is a correlation between the Great Recession, high unemployment and crime.
actionjackson
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 7:03 p.m.
Getting the last bit of shopping done is one thing. But getting your last minute bank robbing?
say it plain
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 9:35 p.m.
well, you know, preparatory to the bankrobbers' last minute shopping!
simone66
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 6:35 p.m.
I live right behind this bank and unfortunately I didn't see or hear anything. Just noticed cop cars and lights by looking out my window. These local bank robberies seem to be occurring on a regular basis. It's unnerving.
Sallyxyz
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 9:55 p.m.
You are right about that. Oh, that's right, crime is down in A2. Thugs are regularly coming to A2 to commit bank robberies and taking off to their respective hometowns (Detroit, Flint, etc). I recall reading about perps that were caught in a couple of the summer robberies and all were from Detroit. A2 is not insulated.
kilroy
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 4:57 p.m.
The cops are needlessly blocking one westbound lane on Washtenaw.
Sparty
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 : 3:44 a.m.
Yes, imagine using police judgment during an investigation into a bank robbery that might temporary cause a lane a traffic to be blocked. Shocking! And their "bizarre" police parking during pull overs is just awful as well as they chase people who may have weapons, drugs, or just committed dangerous crimes. Don't they understand the inconveniences they put people through as they go through their days fighting crime? {sarcasm intended}
BornNRaised
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 10:06 p.m.
Riiiight... this is from all your years of being an expert into criminal investigations?
lifelongres
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 6:40 p.m.
Police need to be able to keep themselves safe. And they make the judgement to put their cars where they are based on facts we may not know
ElleFordA2
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 6:07 p.m.
Half the time more crashes are caused by bizarre police parking during pull overs etc. Safety should come first but never seems to.
Watcher
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 : 4:26 p.m.
Two police cars pulled up and blocked the driveway entrances. A third police car pulled up and then raced north on Huron Parkway with emergency lights on but no siren.