October 24, 2003: Volume 59, Number 7

Chlopecki aids in capture of bank robber suspect

Kelly Chlopecki had an adventure in banking that most financial institutions would not include in their advertising.

Chlopecki, a member of the College's grounds department since 1965, was a key witness in an armed robbery of the Pioneer Savings Bank in Clifton Park on Sept. 29.

"This guy is robbing the bank," he quietly told his wife as he escorted her out.

Once outside, he tracked the masked gunman's vehicle and reported it to police. The suspect was quickly apprehended a few miles from the bank, which is at the intersection of routes 146 and 146A. The suspect had stolen about $5,000, police said. No one was injured.

Days later, bank officials paid a call on Chlopecki at home, bringing a gift basket and a reward of $1,000.

A loyal customer, Chlopecki says he plans to continue his business with the bank, but with one condition: "From now on, I'm using the drive-through."

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