Two bank robberies reported within one hour in South Bend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Police have made an arrest in a bank robbery and attempted bank robbery that happened at two different locations on W. Western on Thursday.

The first happened in the 1500 block of W. Western at 11:18 a.m. In that case, the suspect did not get away with any money.

The second robbery happened in the 2300 block of W. Western at 12:27 p.m.

There, the suspect handed the teller a note and left with an undisclosed amount of cash.

James Spann Jr, 22, has been booked on one preliminary count of robbery in connection with this case, according to police.

James Spann Jr