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Elderly Washington man allegedly stole $200 from bank across from Salem courthouse prior to arrest

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 75-year-old Washington man who allegedly stole $200 from a bank across the street from a Salem courthouse was arrested immediately after the heist on Friday afternoon, authorities said.

A Salem officer inside the Marion County Courthouse heard the call about a bank robbery at the Willamette Valley Bank around 1:45 p.m., stepped outside, and quickly located the suspect, the Salem Police Department said.

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Richard Kenneth Gorton lay down on the sidewalk when he was approached by the officer, officials said. He was arrested without incident after allegedly handing the teller a note demanding $200. He was only barely out the door with the money when he was arrested, Salem police said.

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Gorton was booked into the Marion County Jail and faces a robbery charge.

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