Anaheim police officers foiled a bank robbery, rescued a hostage and arrested the robber

Today, at 4:40 p.m., police officers responded to a bank robbery that occurred at the 4500 block of E. La Palma Ave., according to the Anaheim Police Department.

Upon the police officers arrival, they discovered the suspect had kidnapped at least one victim and barricaded inside a room within the bank.

In addition to Patrol Officers, on-duty Tactical Response Group personnel, comprised of SWAT Officers and Tactical Negotiators, responded. They ultimately rescued a victim and arrested the suspect.

The victim was uninjured, and no suspects are outstanding.

A BMO bank is located at 4501 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim.

Police officers will be at the scene throughout the evening as they continue their investigation.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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