Bank robbery attempt flops when `heroic' customers act

It seems that more and more robberies are occuring in Van Nuys. On Saturday, the 26th of July there was yet another robbery in the city of Van Nuys located on Van Nuys Blvd.  A witness said the suspect had barely entered the building (about 20 feet in) before a gun was drawn.  Thereafter, there was a scuffle and at least 3 patrons in the bank rushed to help the security guard. One witness managed to actually wrestle the guy away from the suspect, who was described at a 40 year old man, possibly wearing a disguise consisting of a big jacket and  (some says) a wig and a fake beard. The patrons who helped in the scuffle are credited for saving the officer's life.

The suspect and the officer are both in the nearby hospital. The name of the suspect has not yet been released and both seem to be stable.