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Man arrested after robbing South Bay bank, making off with $6,000

Posted at 7:37 PM, Jan 30, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-30 22:37:21-05

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) -- A man was arrested after reportedly robbing a Chula Vista bank and getting away with $6,000.

According to police, officers were called to the Wells Fargo Bank on the 700 block of Otay Lakes Road just after 1 p.m.

While traveling to the bank, officers learned that the suspect verbally demanded cash before fleeing the scene on foot with roughly $6,000.

Officers searched the area and located a suspect matching the description on the 1400 block of H Street.

The suspect, identified as Juron Ervin, 39, was taken into custody. He was arrested after being positively identified by witnesses.

Police say the stolen money was recovered.