On May 30, sources confirmed to VietNamNet that local authorities successfully arrested the individual responsible for robbing the Phuong Dong transaction office of BIDV’s Southwest Quang Ninh branch, located in Yen Thanh Ward, Uong Bi City.

The suspect fled the scene on a motorbike after stealing cash from the bank. However, he was located and captured by a police task force while hiding in a forested area near Yen Trung Lake.

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The suspect (in a green shirt) captured by police in Quang Ninh. Photo: D.X

As previously reported by VietNamNet, the robbery occurred at approximately 4:50 PM on May 29. Surveillance footage from the bank captured the entire incident, which lasted around 20 seconds.

According to the video, a man dressed in green clothing, wearing a white helmet and face mask, rushed into the bank carrying a backpack and what appeared to be a knife. He immediately threw the backpack onto the cashier’s counter. At the time, there was one female staff member and two female clients present.

The suspect threatened those inside, then climbed over the glass partition into the staff area and quickly grabbed a large sum of money from the counter. He then fled the scene.

Pham Cong