HOMELESS BANK ROBBER BACK IN COURT
Thursday, June 17th, 2010 -- 11:06 AM
A homeless Green Bay man accused of robbing a bank in Colby was back in court today.54-year-old Lawrence LaCount is charged with armed robbery with the threat of force after he allegedly held up Mid-Wisconsin Bank in Colby last month. He could face fines of up to $100,000 and 40 years in prison.
LaCount pleaded not guilty at this morning?s arraignment hearing. He?s also filed for a substitute judge.
The criminal complaint indicates LaCount was wearing a surgical mask when he approached a bank teller?s station, demanding she put money into a garbage bag.
He kept his hand in his pocket at all times during the robbery. Authorities later found LaCount was in possession of a handgun.
LaCount made off with around $6,600 in cash, but was arrested a short time later in Marshfield.
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