Kochi: Police on Sunday nabbed one Rijo Antony for robbing Federal Bank, Potta, in Chalakkudy in Kerala on February 14.
The police have seized Rs 10 lakh out of Rs 15 lakh robbed by Rijo, a resident of Asharikkad in Potta.
Rijo looted Rs 15 lakh even as there was Rs 45 lakh in the bank chest.
Rijo said he did not rob more money out of anxiety.
Rijo said he carried out the robbery as he had landed in debt due to his alcoholism and lavish lifestyle.
Rijo wanted to clear the debt before his wife returned home from abroad where she was employed.
Rijo had used his own two wheeler with a fake number plate.
CCTV footage gathered from multiple locations helped to identify the
accused.
Police’s decision to screen the history of visiting the bank.
Besides screening Thrissur, police expanded their search to neighboring districts of Malappuram and Palakkad districts.
Cops nab bank robber
