Armed Arizona Man Stops Bank Robbers

Gun Carrying Arizona Man Helps Nab Bank Robber All He Had to Do Was Show the Suspect He Was Armed

December 18, 2012

Gun Carrying Arizona Man Helps Nab Bank Robber All He Had to Do Was Show the Suspect He Was Armed
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One of three men involved in stopping a bank robbery suspect on Friday said carrying a sidearm is the responsibility of able-bodied, law-abiding men.

Flagstaff resident Dave Young said he was driving up to the Arizona Central Credit Union branch on North West Street shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday when he was puzzled by the sight of his friend, Michael Pileggi, detaining a woman.

He quickly noticed his friend’s son, Chase Pileggi, was also trying to stop a man as he jumped over a fence. Young said he quickly confirmed that a bank robbery had occurred and took off after the two in his vehicle.

Young caught up with the pair nearby and watched as Chase tackled the man. The younger Pileggi got the man in a hold and Young placed his hand on his sidearm, showing the suspect that he was armed. He did not pull his gun.

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