The suspect in the Westsound Bank robbery, 57, in red tries to hide his face as he walks out of court on Friday. - Jesse Beals Photo
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The suspect in the Westsound Bank robbery, 57, in red tries to hide his face as he walks out of court on Friday.

Poulsbo Westsound Bank robbery suspect arrested


April 11, 2009 · Updated 9:10 AM 

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By JENNIFER MORRIS

North Kitsap Herald Poulsbo Reporter

A 57-year-old Suquamish man suspected of robbing Westsound Bank in Poulsbo was arrested and booked into Kitsap County Jail this morning, according to the Poulsbo Police Department.

The suspect was placed in custody by Poulsbo Police officers late Thursday night, according to department Deputy Chief Shawn Delaney. He is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Westsound Bank, located on the corner of State Route 305 and Viking Way in Poulsbo, was robbed Tuesday afternoon when a man entered and passed a note to a teller, demanding cash, Poulsbo Police reported. The man said he needed money to feed his five kids. Authorities from several area jurisdictions joined in a search for the man Tuesday afternoon. He was not armed.

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