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Bank robber foiled by window cleaner who spots fake gun

James Rowley disarmed a Andrew Fernandez and then chased him down the street, and then held him there until police turned up.

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Window cleaner 'humbled' after disarming robber

When I saw him enter the bank waving the gun around, making demands I just acted on instinct. I thought that the gun wasn't real and therefore I knew I had to act.

At the time I didn't think it was brave I thought it was my duty to get involved ignoring it was not the answer.

I told him to leave and then he tried to escape I immediately thought no he is not going to get away with this so chased him with the help of my friend, holding him down until the officers came along.

What's happened since then with receiving an Assistant Commissioner's commendation and now being awarded a police bravery award , well I am humbled.

– James Rowley

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