Man charged in Philadelphia Santander bank robbery

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Saturday, November 7, 2015
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police say they've caught the man who robbed a Santander Bank branch.



Police say 32-year-old Gerald Riley walked into the bank on Torresdale Avenue Wednesday afternoon.



He allegedly handed the teller a note, said he had a gun and demanded money.



The FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force says it was able to identify him quickly, thanks to tips from the public.

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