WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office said Facebook tips led them to a man responsible for an attempted bank robbery.
Deputies arrested 52-year-old Timothy Crissman on October 21 for the attempted robbery.
They said they were called to the BB&T bank in the 6700 block of Mooretown Road Saturday around 9:31 a.m. for an attempted robbery.
According to police, Crissman never showed a gun and he didn't get away with any money.
He ran from the bank on foot, deputies said.
Sheriff Danny Diggs wanted to thank everyone who sent in tips. The tips made it possible for Deputies to identify Crissman as the attempted robber and arrest him.
"Our community has been very supportive in helping us identify and find suspects in many cases," said Sheriff Diggs. "The crime tips from the citizens are so valuable in helping keep our crime rate low."
