NEWARK, Del. (AP) - Delaware State Police have arrested a man they say tried to rob a Newark bank.
Forty-six-year-old Joseph Slayton of Bear was arrested Tuesday afternoon in New Castle. Troopers say he was found sitting in a stolen car in New Castle.
Police say Slayton tried to rob TD Bank Monday morning, but fled empty-handed when the teller he demanded money from said she didn’t have any cash at her station.
Authorities say shortly after the robbery attempt, Slayton knocked down a 67-year-old woman getting out of her car and stole her purse.
He is charged with robbery, attempted robbery and receiving stolen property.
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