Bank robber thwarted by officer on detail in Hyde Park, police say
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.
A Hyde Park man allegedly robbed a local bank Saturday afternoon, but his getaway was thwarted by a nearby Boston police officer working a detail, authorities said.The officer happened to be outside the Rockland Trust Savings Bank at 1065 Truman Parkway in Hyde Park when he learned that someone wearing a mask went into the bank around 1:35 p.m., according to Boston police.The officer looked through the bank’s door and saw the masked person holding what looked like a gun while a teller filled a bag with money. The officer called for backup and then chased after the suspect when the man took off on foot, police said.Backup officers soon arrived and demanded the suspect drop the gun, which he eventually did. When officers picked up the gun, it turned out to be a fake, according to authorities.Paul Whooten, 56, was charged with armed robbery (bank), police said.Richard Berger, 55, was also arrested and charged with intent to rob while armed (bank), according to police. He was arrested by Milton police after officers reportedly saw him speeding away from the robbery and “weaving” through traffic.The men were set to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on Monday.
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