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Attempted Bank Robbery Rocks Burlington
A brazen attempt to rob a Burlington bank has left authorities stunned. On June 3, 2016, a man stormed into the College Street branch of Citizens Bank in Burlington and presented a teller with a note claiming to have a gun and demanding large denomination bills.
However, the teller’s quick thinking foiled the plan when she informed the would-be robber that she only had $20 bills. The suspect, later identified as James Bristol, 44, of Burlington, took back the note and fled the scene without taking any money.
Less than an hour later, Burlington Police officers apprehended Bristol several blocks from the scene. A search of his person revealed that the demand note was still in his pocket.
Initially charged in state court with attempted assault and robbery, Bristol’s case was transferred to federal court after a grand jury indicted him for attempted bank robbery last week.
According to the United States Attorney, the charge against Bristol is merely an accusation, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, Bristol faces up to 20 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.
Bristol is currently being held pending trial, which has not been scheduled. He is represented by the office of the Federal Public Defender, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregory Waples is prosecuting the case.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance in preventing and responding to crime. We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
The defendant’s name is James Bristol, the exact criminal charge is attempted bank robbery, and the city and state are Burlington, Vermont. The exact date of the crime is June 3, 2016, and the sentence or outcome is currently detained pending trial. The dollar amount is not applicable in this case.
Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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