Colonie police identify alleged Trustco bank robber

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Colonie Police Department has identified the man suspected of robbing a Trustco Bank in Latham on Wednesday. The suspect was captured with the help of K-9 Officer Eddie.

Christian Aquino, 18, of Saratoga, allegedly entered the bank wearing a mask, pointed a gun at the teller, and demanded money. He then fled on foot. Police said K-9 Eddie found Aquino in a nearby wooded area with the stolen cash.

Charges

• First-degree robbery (felony)
• Second-degree grand larceny (felony)
• Fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon (misdemeanor)

Aquino was arraigned in Colonie Town Court and remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility to await a preliminary hearing. Police said this is still an ongoing investigation. If you have any information, you can contact the Colonie Police Investigations Division at (518) 783-2754.