Worcester Police Department arrested a 67-year-old man Tuesday after what authorities are calling an armed robbery at a downtown bank. The suspect, identified as Michael Decarolis, was taken into custody on Sagamore Road without incident, and no injuries were reported, as per Boston 25 News.
Police: Suspect Demanded Cash, Claimed He Had a Gun
Officers were called to Beacon Bank on Main Street at about 1:44 p.m., where police say Decarolis walked in and demanded cash while claiming he had a firearm. Investigators later recovered a bag filled with money, though no weapon was found during the search, according to Boston 25 News.
Worcester Police Point To Quick Follow-Up
Not long after the robbery, officers found Decarolis in the Sagamore Road area and arrested him without incident, police said. Worcester Police have dealt with a string of bank robbery investigations in recent years; the department highlighted a December 2024 arrest after an alleged robbery at an All Comm Credit Bank branch on Park Avenue in a public release, noting how detectives worked their leads to make an arrest. Worcester Police outlined that 2024 case in a department press statement.
Where It Happened
The Beacon Bank branch involved sits in the thick of downtown at 386 Main Street in Worcester, according to local business listings. The Worcester Regional Chamber lists the bank’s Main Street location and local contact details for the branch in its directory. Worcester Regional Chamber
What Comes Next
Decarolis faces an armed robbery charge, police said, and the investigation is still active. Boston 25 News reported the charge and noted that authorities are continuing to gather information as the case moves forward.
