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FBI San Diego: Man suspected in attempted bank robbery turns himself in

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Posted at 10:15 AM, Jan 31, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-31 13:15:09-05

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A man suspected of attempting to rob a bank in National City surrendered to the Escondido Police Department, the FBI in San Diego announced Tuesday.

The attempted robbery occurred around 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at a Bank of America branch at 235 East Eighth Street, authorities said.

The man entered the bank and gave a teller a note demanding money, according to authorities.

When the teller did not give the suspect any money, he left the premises on foot, according to officials.

FBI San Diego sent out a bulletin with the suspect's picture, possibly leading to the suspect opting to surrender to police.

The suspect's name was not immediately released.