Citizens hold down suspected Albany bank robber until police arrive

12:44 PM PDT on Saturday, March 14, 2009

kgw.com staff

Jefferson, Ore. – Four men were credited with catching a bank robber.







Marion County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a robbery call at a Sterling Savings Bank branch Friday night. When they arrived, they found the suspect being held by four men.


Deputies said one of the men had been inside the bank during the robbery and followed the suspect. He then signaled the others for help in apprehending the robber.


52-year-old David Gall was arrested at the scene and charged in connection with the case. Deputies said he had some of the stolen money in his possession.


While investigators commended the citizens for bravery, they recommend against trying to apprehend a suspect on your own. Instead, they ask you to observe as much as possible and report to them