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WORCESTER — Worcester police arrested a 67-year-old man Monday afternoon after an armed robbery was reported at a Main Street bank, authorities said.
Officers were called at approximately 1:44 p.m. on Monday, March 23th to Beacon Bank on Main Street for a report of an armed robbery. Police said a male entered the bank and demanded money while claiming he had a firearm. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Officers later located the suspect on Sagamore Road, where he was taken into custody without incident. Police said officers found a bag full of cash on his person. No firearm was located.
Michael Decarolis, 67, has been charged with armed robbery.
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