A man carrying an unidentified electronic device robbed a bank in Chelan, Washington. The suspect, Michael Francis Koehnen, was apprehended by deputies and the stolen money was recovered. Koehnen, with previous criminal convictions, now faces charges of second-degree robbery and theft. NCWLIFE News reported
Bank Teller Robbed at Chelan Branch in Washington State
Robbery Incident at Chelan WaFd Branch
In a shocking incident on Thursday morning, a bank teller at the Washington Federal (WaFd) branch in Chelan was confronted by a man wielding an unidentified electronic device. The suspect demanded cash and informed the teller that a robbery was taking place.
Manhunt and Arrest
After grabbing the money, the culprit managed to flee the scene on foot. However, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office swiftly swung into action, successfully identifying and tracking the suspect to a residence located in the 400 block of East Woodin Avenue.
Suspect Identified as Michael Francis Koehnen
The authorities have identified the perpetrator as Michael Francis Koehnen, a 34-year-old individual with a history of criminal convictions in Chelan and Yakima counties. In a fortunate turn of events, the deputies were able to recover the stolen money during their apprehension of Koehnen.
Legal Consequences Await
Michael Francis Koehnen was promptly taken into custody and booked into the Chelan County jail just after 1 p.m. He now faces potential charges that include second-degree robbery and theft.
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