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Daniel McCarthy of East Brunswick previously was charged with robbing a bank and attempting to rob another bank in Toms River on Aug. 22, police said.
On Aug. 18, at approximately 11:05 a.m., the East Brunswick Police Department responded to Columbia Bank (389 Highway 18) for an activated panic alarm. Prior to the arrival of officers, it was reported that a robbery had occurred, and the suspect fled the scene.
The initial investigation revealed a middle-aged white male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, a medical mask, blue sunglasses, dark sweats, white shoes, holding a black Acme bag with red handles, produced a note demanding money. The suspect left the bank with approximately $150 in cash, ran to a gray Honda Odyssey mini-van parked on West Ferris Street, and fled the area.
A follow-up investigation was conducted by Detective Christopher Williams, along with the assistance of the Toms River Police Department.
McCarthy was located at Motel 6 (244 Highway 18 in East Brunswick) along with his vehicle.
McCarthy was taken into custody without incident and charged by Toms River police with one count of second-degree robbery and one count of second-degree attempted robbery.
McCarthy was subsequently lodged in the Ocean County Jail, where he was also charged with one count of second-degree robbery by East Brunswick police.
The robbery remains under investigation.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Chris Williams at 732-390-6990 or cwilliams@ebpd.net. Anonymous confidential tips are accepted by dialing 732-4EBTIPS (328477) or emailing tips@ebpd.net.
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