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University Place Bank Robbed by Hockey-Masked Man

According to Seattle’s Komo News, a University Place bank was robbed by a man that wore a hockey mask as he committed the crime. The robber walked into the Chase Bank, demanded money, and fled the scene on foot after being given the cash. Witnesses described the man as a white male in his 30s, standing about six feet tall, and with a shaved head and goatee. Video surveillance shows that the man was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and black leather gloves.

In all instances where surveillance footage is released to the general public via news channels and other media, it is important to remember that while an individual may look similar to the person truly guilty of the crime, it does not mean that the similar looking person is truly guilty of a crime. False accusations can negatively impact a person’s way of life, and can lead to missed opportunities as a result, possibly regarding employment or housing. While an individual accused of a theft crime does not face as harsh a stigma as those individuals accused of more serious crimes, such as sex crimes, nevertheless, that individual should not be deemed guilty of any such wrongdoing until a jury of his or her peers determines such. In all instances where a person is accused of a crime, it is imperative that accused individuals retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney that will help build on their behalf the strongest possible defense given the circumstances of the case.

If you have been accused of committing a theft crime, please don’t hesitate to contact the skilled Seattle theft crime defense attorneys at McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC. Our aggressive defense attorneys will draw on our legal experience and knowledge to ensure that your rights are not infringed upon in a court of law. Call us today at 888-282-6977 for a free case consultation.

Source:http://tacoma.komonews.com/content/who-was-masked-man-robbing-bank