Mastic Beach Man Accused Of Attempting To Rob Bank In Coram

Police on Long Island captured a man who allegedly attempted to rob a bank but ran off when the teller refused to comply.

The scene of the crime.
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Kathy Reakes

09/22/2022 12:00 p.m.

Jonathan Buchanan, age 37, of Mastic Beach, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for the attempted robbery which took place on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the M&T Bank in Coram.

Earlier report: Police Searching For Man Who Attempted To Rob Coram Bank

According to Suffolk County Police, Buchanan walked into the bank around 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, and handed the teller a note demanding cash.

When the teller refused to comply, Buchanan fled the bank, police said.

He was charged with attempted robbery and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Thursday, Sept. 22.

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