He is charged with robbery in connection to bank robberies in Jersey City, Maplewood and Summit, Jersey City.
Jersey City police, State Police and members of the FBI responded to 98 Bright St. in Jersey City where a 37-year-old man was arrested on robbery charges, cops said. Law enforcement arrested a 37-year-old Jersey City man they say carried out three bank robberies throughout North Jersey, police said.
John Walsh, of Bright Street, was charged with robbery in connection to bank robberies in Jersey City, Maplewood and Summit, Jersey City spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said.
Just after 12:30 p.m. July 15, Walsh entered the Wells Fargo Bank on Central Avenue wearing sunglasses and a black tee shirt, and approached the teller window. He passed a note that read "give me all your $50 and $100 bills and don't press the alarm." The teller gave him $250, Morrill said.
The robber then left the bank with the money and the note. The Jersey City Major Case Squad was notified and responded to handle the investigation, the city spokeswoman said.
On Wednesday, Violent Crimes Commander Capt. Michael Gajewski was notified by the FBI that a male matching the description from the Wells Fargo robbery had just robbed a bank in Summit, as well as one in Maplewood. Further investigation by Major Case Detectives led to a positive identification of Walsh as the suspect, Morrill added.
Gajewski, Jersey City Police Lt. Mark Conroy and detectives from the Major Case Squad responded to 98 Bright St. with FBI agents and State Police, and placed Walsh under arrest. A search of Walsh's residence and vehicle led to the recovery of evidence further linking the actor to the three bank robberies, Morrill said.