Bank Robbery Arrest 11-19

DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT Gerald R. Whitman, Chief of Police The mission of the Denver Police Department is to deliver high quality public safety services so all people may share a safe and healthy environment.

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: November 19, 2009 To: All Denver Police Officers, Media, Denver City Council, and Denver Community Associations. Contact: Lieutenant Matthew Murray Address: Office of the Chief of Police 1331 Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 720-913-6192 Fax: 720-913-7021 On November 19, 2009, at 7:14 a.m. the Denver Police Department received a call from a passerby indicating there was suspicious activity at the Southwest Community Credit Union located at 3299 W. Alameda. Officers responded and set up around the bank. Two males attempted to flee from inside the bank but were immediately arrested. Officers learned the men had attempted to commit a robbery at the credit union and that at least one of the suspects was armed. The suspects were identified as: Paris Peterson (DOB 9/5/84), and Markieth Chandler (DOB 8/9/82) The suspect’s photos will not be released pending line-ups and further investigation. There were no injuries and officers are commended for their rapid response and safe apprehension of these dangerous suspects. The Denver Police Department would also like to thank the passerby who took the time to note suspicious activity and report it to police. This is an excellent example of the community-police partnership and how it effectively works to stop crime.

Lieutenant Matt Murray