NEW HANOVER COUNTY — A man who attempted to rob a local bank in Wilmington had a change of heart on Tuesday morning and turned himself in.
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office deputies answered a call about a robbery in progress at the State Employees Credit Union at 8075 Market Street. Upon arrival around 10:30 a.m., they arrested Eddie Richard Jr. for robbery with a dangerous weapon.
According to a release from the sheriff’s office, Richard entered the bank with a bag and approached the teller. He handed her a note with a demand for money and indicated he had a gun.
However, after the teller handed him the bag of cash, Richard stated, “I can’t do this, call the police.”
He then sat in the lobby and awaited for the authorities. Richard is in the New Hanover County Detention Facility under a $25,000 secured bond.
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