Francesco Carisi, 32, was being held on $75,000 bail, charged with robbery, following his arrest Sunday afternoon, Clifton Detective Sgt. Robert Bracken said.
Carisi is accused of entering the bank on Nov. 10 and passing a note to the teller demanding money.
He reached into his jacket like he had a weapon but was met with some resistance from the bank employee, Bracken said.
So he left empty-handed, the sergeant said.
Police found the getaway car two days later, he said.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call Clifton PD: (973) 470-5911.
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