A California man was indicted for robbing a bank and taking three people hostage one day after his release from prison. He faces charges of bank robbery and forced accompaniment.
Key Points
Suspect robbed a bank and took three people hostage in Anaheim, California.
Incident occurred one day after his release from state custody.
Law enforcement arrested the suspect after he exited the bank with the manager he was holding hostage.
Pros
Law enforcement was able to arrest the suspect without incident.
The victims were rescued safely.
The suspect will face a mandatory minimum sentence if convicted.
Cons
The victims experienced fear and death threats during the hostage situation.
The suspect allegedly tried to escape and fought with police officers at the hospital.
Cash and narcotics were found hidden inside the suspect's body.