Police say a Kerrville man accused of passing a demand note at a credit union was arrested within minutes and is now facing an aggravated robbery charge.
KERRVILLE, Texas — A Kerrville man is behind bars after police say he attempted to rob a bank Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift response from officers that ended with his arrest just minutes later.
According to the Kerrville Police Department, officers were called to the Kerr County Federal Credit Union in the 2300 block of Junction Highway around 12:51 p.m. for reports of a robbery in progress.
Investigators say the suspect entered the bank and handed a note to an employee demanding money. No money was exchanged, and no one was injured during the incident.
Witnesses provided a description of the suspect and his vehicle, which officers located minutes later in the 700 block of Junction Highway. Police conducted a felony traffic stop and detained the driver without incident.
The suspect was identified as 42-year-old George Washington Waring II of Kerrville. Following further investigation, Waring was arrested and booked into the Kerr County Jail.
While initial information indicated a robbery charge, jail records show Waring has been charged with aggravated robbery. He is being held pending bond.
Police say there are no outstanding suspects, and the case remains under investigation. Additional charges may be pending.