Taipei Man Attempts Bank Robbery with BB Gun and Fake Grenade at CTBC Bank; Prosecutors Request Detention and Restricted Communication
A man in Taipei attempted to rob CTBC Bank using a BB gun and a fake grenade but was apprehended due to the alert actions of bank staff and a swift police response. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has requested his detention, citing economic pressure as a likely motive.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, April 25, reporter Lin Chang-hsun) — A man surnamed Lin, in his 30s, attempted to rob a CTBC Bank branch in Taipei's eastern district yesterday with a BB gun and a fake grenade. Alert bank employees promptly reported to the police, and officers arrested the man upon arrival this afternoon, he was transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. After questioning, the prosecutor requested his detention with restricted communication tonight.
The Daan Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department's Dunhua South Road Police Station received a report at 3:32 PM yesterday that a man with a suspicious gun and explosives had entered the CTBC Bank Zhongxiao Branch, attempting to rob it while controlling personnel.
Police forces, including online patrol officers, precinct officers, and SWAT team members, arrived at the scene three minutes later. The suspect was in the bank vault attempting to fill a bag with money. Police officers had a brief standoff with the suspect before successfully subduing him, preventing the robbery.
Police investigations revealed that the perpetrator, Mr. Lin, in his 30s, entered the bank with a suitcase, a BB gun, and a fake grenade, informing employees of his intention to rob them. He was then escorted to the bank vault to withdraw cash. As employees were loading approximately NT$10 million into the suitcase, a large police presence had already arrived.
Police preliminarily determined that Mr. Lin acted alone, with no accomplices, and that economic pressure was likely the motive. The local community leader, interviewed, stated that Mr. Lin is a resident of the area and a person under local care, showing no unusual behavior before the incident. The community leader expressed surprise at his involvement.
Police are continuing to clear relevant evidence and take statements to clarify Mr. Lin's motive and the full details of the crime. He was transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for further questioning this afternoon.
After questioning, the prosecutor believed that Mr. Lin was suspected of aggravated robbery and aggravated deprivation of liberty under the Criminal Code. Given the significant suspicion of crime and facts indicating a risk of repeated offenses, flight, and collusion with accomplices or witnesses, a request for his detention with restricted communication was filed with the court. (Edited by Chen Jen-hua) 1150425
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The Daan Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department's Dunhua South Road Police Station received a report at 3:32 PM yesterday that a man with a suspicious gun and explosives had entered the CTBC Bank Zhongxiao Branch, attempting to rob it while controlling personnel.
Police forces, including online patrol officers, precinct officers, and SWAT team members, arrived at the scene three minutes later. The suspect was in the bank vault attempting to fill a bag with money. Police officers had a brief standoff with the suspect before successfully subduing him, preventing the robbery.
Police investigations revealed that the perpetrator, Mr. Lin, in his 30s, entered the bank with a suitcase, a BB gun, and a fake grenade, informing employees of his intention to rob them. He was then escorted to the bank vault to withdraw cash. As employees were loading approximately NT$10 million into the suitcase, a large police presence had already arrived.
Police preliminarily determined that Mr. Lin acted alone, with no accomplices, and that economic pressure was likely the motive. The local community leader, interviewed, stated that Mr. Lin is a resident of the area and a person under local care, showing no unusual behavior before the incident. The community leader expressed surprise at his involvement.
Police are continuing to clear relevant evidence and take statements to clarify Mr. Lin's motive and the full details of the crime. He was transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for further questioning this afternoon.
After questioning, the prosecutor believed that Mr. Lin was suspected of aggravated robbery and aggravated deprivation of liberty under the Criminal Code. Given the significant suspicion of crime and facts indicating a risk of repeated offenses, flight, and collusion with accomplices or witnesses, a request for his detention with restricted communication was filed with the court. (Edited by Chen Jen-hua) 1150425
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