Brownsville bank robbery suspect identified
The Brownsville Police Department is investigating a robbery at a Chase Bank branch.
Officers responded to the scene around 9:35 a.m. Monday in the 2300 block of Boca Chica Boulevard.
According to a news release, officers arrested 45-year-old Eliud Escobedo, who is accused of stealing more than $5,000 in cash. The money was recovered at the time of his arrest, and Escobedo is in custody pending his arraignment.
The Chase bank location is closed until further notice; customers can still access the drive-thru ATM only.
No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.