A man trying to rob a downtown bank Tuesday afternoon left empty handed after he handed a demand note to a bank teller and the teller told him “no.”

The suspect, described by police only as a white man who appeared to be about 50 years old, entered the U.S. Bank branch on West Broadway at India Street just before 5 p.m. and handed a teller a note demanding money, said San Diego police officer John Buttle.

The teller took the note, looked at the suspect and said, “No,” Buttle said.

At that, the robber turned around and walked out of the bank.


Robbery detectives were investigating the incident.


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