Suspect arrested after walking away from Elk Grove bank robbery

A man suspected of robbing a bank in Elk Grove was apprehended after police located him walking from the scene.

At approximately 3:39 this afternoon, Elk Grove Police responded to a robbery at the Chase Bank at 7427 Laguna Blvd. The suspect, Anthony Wright, 40, of Sacramento passed a note to a teller demanding money. 

After getting a description of Wright, patrol officers located him walking on Laguna Boulevard just west of Laguna Springs Drive. After detaining Wright, he was positively identified as the robbery suspect. 

A search of Wright allegedly led to the discovery of the stolen cash. Wright is held at the county jail on robbery and parole violation charges and will be arraigned on Tuesday, February 18. 


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