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.

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.

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