Saratoga man caught hiding
LATHAM – On Wednesday, Oct. 30 at approximately 4:06 p.m., the Colonie police received a “Hold Up” alarm from the Trustco Bank at 1 Johnson Road.
A 911 call immediately followed from bank staff who stated that a white male suspect had entered the bank wearing a mask, pointed a gun at the teller, and demanded an undisclosed amount of cash which bank staff complied with.
After receiving cash, the suspect fled the scene on foot and attempted to escape through an adjoining neighborhood.
Witnesses in the area provided continuous updates of the suspect’s movements to responding officers until he was ultimately located in a nearby wooded area.
Christian M. Aquino, 18, of Saratoga was arrested without incident while still in possession of the stolen cash. The firearm displayed was determined to be an airsoft pellet gun.
The Colonie police said that the Trustco Bank staff helped resolve the situation quickly by following established protocols that helped ensure their safety and the safety of their customers.