South Jersey Man Arrested Two Days After Robbing TD Bank in Bridgeton

South Jersey authorities have arrested the man suspected of robbing a TD Bank in Bridgeton just two days after the crime.

Police identified the suspect as 57-year-old Bunky Chirichello from Wanaque, Passaic County.

He now faces charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, and third-degree terroristic threats.

The case is still under investigation, but officials have confirmed his arrest and are looking into more details.

The robbery happened last Tuesday afternoon at the TD Bank on South Laurel Street in Bridgeton.

Around 2:30 p.m., a man entered the bank, walked up to a teller, and handed over a note demanding cash.

He reached behind the counter, grabbed a bag of money, and fled the scene on foot.

There was no immediate mention of a weapon, but police classified the incident as a serious criminal offense.

After reviewing security footage and gathering evidence, investigators identified Chirichello as the suspect.

On Thursday, just two days after the robbery, law enforcement officers took him into custody.

Officials have not yet shared details about how or where he was caught nor disclosed whether any stolen money has been recovered.

Police are still working on the case and are encouraging anyone with more information to come forward.

Those who wish to provide tips can contact Detective Cappoli of the Bridgeton Police Department at 856-451-0033 or submit anonymous tips through bpd.tips.

Bank robberies are not common in Bridgeton, a city in Cumberland County with a population of about 27,000.

However, when they do happen, they prompt a fast response from local authorities.

In this case, police were able to track down a suspect quickly, preventing him from staying on the run for long.

The charges Chirichello faces are serious, and if convicted, he could face a lengthy prison sentence.

First-degree robbery alone carries a potential sentence of ten to twenty years in New Jersey, depending on the circumstances.

For now, the case is still open, and police are working on gathering more details.

No one was hurt during the robbery, but crimes like this can be scary for bank workers and customers.

People in the area can feel a little safer knowing that the suspect has been caught, but police will keep investigating to make sure justice is served.