Homeless man accused in attempted Copiague bank robbery
A homeless man is accused of trying to rob a bank in Copiague. Police say John Phillips went into the Bank of America on Sunrise Highway Friday afternoon and handed the teller a note demanding cash.
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Aug 27, 2016, 7:32 PM
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Updated 3,038 days ago
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A homeless man is accused of trying to rob a bank in Copiague.
Police say John Phillips went into the Bank of America on Sunrise Highway Friday afternoon and handed the teller a note demanding cash.
When the worker refused, police say Phillips took off.
News 12 is told Phillips will face a judge on Saturday.
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