50-year-old man charged with Lemay bank robbery

STREET. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A man faces charges after robbing a south county bank and attempting to flee from officers on Friday.

Around 11:15 a.m., Richard Meshell, 50, entered Century Credit Union located at 1540 Lemay Ferry Rd. According to officials, he gave a note to an employee and threatened him if he did not hand over the money, while pointing out his pocket as if he had a weapon.

Local police saw Meshell and tried to intervene. Meshell, however, attempted to flee on his scooter, crashing into an officer and causing injuries.

Police caught Meshell and found money issued by the bank along with the bill, as well as a can opener in his pocket. He confessed to the incident.

Meshell is charged with first-degree robbery and resisting arrest. He is being held on $75,000 cash-only bail.

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