Christopher Allen Koch went to the Citizens & Northern Bank in Liberty with the intention of making a withdrawal. He didn't bank with Citizens and Northern - he just wanted to rob them. He arrived in the car park at about 11.40 a.m. and sat in his car in the bank's parking lot for a while. Then, at one minute past twelve exactly, he attempted his robbery. What a pity that the bank closed for the day at noon! Even more of a pity that the employees inside the bank had seen him in his car and taken down the license number.

Police found the vehicle at Koch's home, along with the gun used in the attempt, the ski mask and gloves; theycharged him with criminal attempted robbery and possessing instruments of a crime.

Sorry - can't resist it: what a Koch up!

Star Gazette