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Suspects didn't know what they were getting into when they chose Genesee County
The suspects who struck the M&T Bank in Elba yesterday may have thought they picked an easy mark, but they over looked a few details.
Most importantly, they didn't even know the area. They knew only one route to and from the Thruway and under estimated the response times of local law enforcement.
"They were totally out of their element," said Chief Deputy Jerome Brewster of the Sheriff's Office.
(LISTEN, MP3s: Full audio of interview with Chief Brewster, Part 1, Part 2)
They didn't even know the difference between a field and a wooded area.
"When we talked with them, it had to be explained that a field is an open area and that woods is where trees are," Brewster said.
Brewster said the suspects, once captured, were quite easy to deal with.
"They were cooperative," Brewster said. "They did tell us what was going on and why they did what they did and why they chose that location and who did what inside the bank."
At least two of the suspects have no prior record.
"I think people from outside the area naively believe that because we're out in the sticks that law enforcement isn't on the ball like they are in urban areas," Brewster said. "It turns out it was just the opposite. These guys chose a bank that was probably within two miles of the state police and sheriff's barracks."
All of the money was recovered, and the gun recovered was loaded and had a bullet in the chamber.
The quick response and eventual capture of all three suspects could send a message to other would-be criminals, Brewster said.
"The message is out there, you're probably going to get caught," Brewster said.
(Suspect Michael J. Wells pictured)
- Howard Owens
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Posted by bud prevost on June 19, 2009 - 2:49pm
George, while I think Austin is a cool city, for the most part Texas sucks hind teet. Too many rednecks and Mexicans.
Posted by George Richardson on June 19, 2009 - 5:13pm
Without Mexicans we would have no Mexican food and I would die from starvation. Pizza can only keep me going two days a week.