Cambridge Man Arrested for Attempting to Rob a Bank

A Cambridge man has been arrested after he allegedly tried to rob a Bank of America on Division Street. 

Eric Headwell, 61, of Cambridge was charged with felony 3rd degree attempted robbery. The incident occurred on the evening of April 9. According to the Saratoga Springs Police Department, officers were at the bank within two minutes of being dispatched and located Headwell shortly after. 

Headwell is accused of trying to rob the bank, although he displayed no weapon and left the bank without any funds. Officers quickly located an individual entering a business on Broadway who matched a description given to them by bank employees.  The individual, identified as Headwell, was interviewed by police and charged. 

Headwell was booked and released on an appearance ticket pending further proceedings.