Police say a man claiming to be armed with "bombs" ordered everyone to get out of a local bank on Friday before pulling a fire alarm and pummelling computer monitors with his fists.
"When taken into police custody, the accused continued uttering threats about burning down other buildings," says a news release issued by Sault Police. "Further investigation revealed the accused did not have explosive materials at the time of the incident."
Police have not said which bank the incident happened at.
Full incident details are outlined in the news release below:
On Feb. 16, 2024, officers with Patrol Services charged 46-year-old Corey Baker with robbery, assault, and several other offences.
Around 9:30 a.m., 911 Communicators received a report of someone damaging property and making threats at a local bank. Officers were dispatched to the scene and the accused was arrested without incident.
Investigation revealed the accused entered the bank and [allegedly] began yelling about having bombs in their possession, telling everyone to get out. The accused pulled a fire alarm and began punching computer monitors, one of which hit a victim. None of the victims sustained physical injuries. When taken into police custody, the accused continued uttering threats about burning down other buildings.
Further investigation revealed the accused did not have explosive materials at the time of the incident.
The accused is charged with:
• Robbery
• Assault
• False alarm of fire
• Uttering threats to damage property x2
• Mischief under $5,000
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing and remanded.