Rochester man nabbed shortly after bank job

Thomas Hegarty (Rochester Police photo)

ROCHESTER - A Rochester bank was held up on Tuesday, but the alleged robber didn't have too long to enjoy the loot.

Thomas Hegarty, 20, of 2 Coxeter Square, was arrested three and a half hours later.

The incident began shortly after 11 a.m. when police say Hegarty entered the Bank of America on South Main Street and passed a note to a teller demanding money. No weapon was mentioned or shown and the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money.

A Rochester Police K-9 unit was called to the scene and conducted a lengthy track, but was unable to locate the suspect.

Based upon security video obtained by police, however, lawmen were able to make an initial identification and around 2:40 p.m. Hegarty was taken into custody.

No one was injured during the robbery.

Hegarty was charged with felony robbery and an electronic bench warrant.

He refused bail on all charges and was transported to the Strafford County Jail pending his arraignment today by video at Rochester District Court.