Woman accused in Goodyear bank robbery
Web Producer: Kristie Smith
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say a woman has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery in Goodyear, west of Phoenix.
Goodyear police said Thursday that 29-year-old Alegria Perez is being held on suspicion of robbery and lawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle.
Police received a 911 call shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday about a robbery in progress at a Wells Fargo Bank.
A witness says a woman claimed she was an explosive device on her body and fled the scene after the robbery in a minivan.
That vehicle was later stopped by police and the suspect was arrested.
Police say a robot was used to search the vehicle but no explosives were found.
Perez's hometown was unclear Thursday and authorities didn't immediately know Thursday if she has a lawyer.
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