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Police arrest suspect in Phoenix bank robbery

Jun 18, 2014, 11:46 AM | Updated: 11:47 am

PHOENIX — A man suspected of robbing a Chase Bank in Phoenix earlier this week was arrested Wednesday, police said.

Eric A. Goins, Jr., 36, was identified by several people who saw a security photo distributed to media.

Goins allegedly entered the bank located at 8001 N. 35th Ave. about 2 p.m. Tuesday and presented a threatening note to a teller. He was given cash and fled on foot.

No one was injured during the bank robbery.

Goins was charged with one count of armed robbery.

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Police arrest suspect in Phoenix bank robbery