BAY SHORE, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police arrested a 36-year-old man Friday morning following a bank robbery in Bay Shore, apprehending the suspect approximately 23 minutes after he allegedly demanded money from a teller.
According to the Suffolk County Police Department, the incident occurred October 16 at the TD Bank located at 479 Montauk Highway.
Police said a man entered the bank and handed a teller a note demanding cash before fleeing westbound on foot at approximately 10:24 a.m.
Officers Locate Suspect Nearby
Third Precinct patrol officers responding to the robbery located a man matching the suspect’s description outside 403 East Main Street in Bay Shore at approximately 10:47 a.m.
The man was taken into custody without any additional confrontation described in the police announcement.
Following the arrest, Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives identified the suspect as Raymond Peruggi, 36, who police described as having no fixed address.
Peruggi was charged with third-degree robbery. Authorities also arrested him in connection with three outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
Police did not disclose the amount of money allegedly taken or whether any cash was recovered.
Court Appearance Scheduled
Peruggi was held overnight at the Third Precinct and was scheduled to appear for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on Saturday, October 17.
The arrest was announced by Suffolk County Police on Friday, October 16.
Third-degree robbery is a felony under New York law and generally involves the alleged use or threatened immediate use of physical force during a theft.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The charges are allegations, and Peruggi is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.