12 year old breaks in to a bank

12 year old breaks in to a bank

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A 12 year-old boy has reportedly been arrested for attempting to rob a US bank - after he broke in on his BIKE and stole rolls of coins and cash.

The boy peddled to the Bank of America branch in Southfield, Detroit, in the early hours of Friday morning, and is said to have used his bicycle to smash the glass front door and gain access.

The attempted burglary was quickly halted after the boy set off the emergency alarm and the bank's security company contacted police after spotting the suspect on video cameras.

Spokesman, Lt. Nick Loussia of Southfield Police said: "Upon officers' arrival, a bicycle was observed at the front door and the glass broken.

"Officers made entry into the building and located a juvenile suspect. The suspect was found to have property from the bank upon his person. He was subsequently arrested."

Bank of America spokeswoman Diana Wagner called the failed bank robbery an "unfortunate incident".

Initially, it is understood the boy told police he was only 9 or 10 years old, but was later established that he is 12.

The boy was released from custody to his mother pending further police investigations.