SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Springfield police arrested a man they say robbed the same bank twice in three days.
Anthony A. Perry was arrested on aggravated robbery charges Wednesday.
Police said that a little before noon on Saturday, a man entered the Land of Lincoln Credit Union on South Grand Avenue West with a weapon and demanded money. By the time police arrived, he was gone.
On Tuesday afternoon, a man showed up at the credit union again demanding money. Video surveillance showed that he had a knife. Officers searched the area, but were unable to find him.
After an investigation, police arrested Perry on Wednesday and took him to the Sangamon County Jail.
Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to call the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8311 and/or Sangamon/Menard County Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.
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