A frightening heist unfolded at an Irving bank Friday morning, with at least one witness capturing the incident on cell phone video.
According to police, an armed man targeted a Brinks security guard, forcibly removing his pants and gun belt before fleeing with a significant sum of money.
The robbery took place in the parking lot of the Chase Bank located at 2904 N. Beltline Road in Irving around 9:45 a.m., as per authorities.
The Brinks employee had just finished removing money from a drive-up ATM at the Chase Bank when the suspect approached, police reported.
Witness Eden Soto Alva described the scene as bizarre, noting seeing two individuals on the ground and then realizing the gravity of the situation upon spotting the gun.
Irving Police believe the suspect followed the Brinks truck from a previous location to the bank.
Detectives are hoping to identify the suspect captured on surveillance cameras. He is described as a White or Hispanic male with short dark-colored hair, last seen wearing a black cap, mirrored sunglasses, a bandana covering his face, a grey hoodie, light-colored joggers, and blue and white Nike sneakers. Authorities believe he drove to Irving from the Dallas area and faces aggravated robbery charges.
Irving PD spokeswoman Delaney Brey emphasized the audacity of the crime, highlighting that such incidents are uncommon in the area. She also expressed frustration over the delay in witnesses calling 911.
The victim, who was caught off-guard, described the location as a typically quiet route for him. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived, while the victim sought help at a nearby gas station.
Armed security guards typically work in pairs due to the dangerous nature of their job, raising questions about why the Brinks employee was alone, according to police.
Anyone with information on the robbery or the suspect is urged to contact Irving Police at 972-273-1010, referencing case #24-7411.
