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Disguised NJ Bank Robbery Suspect Busted After Talking To Cops

WESTVILLE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A New Jersey bank robbery suspect is accused of being a little too smart for his own good.

As WCBS 880's Levon Putney reported, a man who'd allegedly held up a 1st Colonial National Bank in Westville on Wednesday afternoon went home afterwards and tried to change his appearance.

"He really did a good job disguising himself," Westville Police Chief Bill Whinna told Putney. "We were laughing about it at the end."

Disguised NJ Bank Robbery Suspect Busted After Talking To Cops

Police said 33-year old Michael Morgan handed a note to a teller demanding money and made off with $900. Cops searched the area on foot armed with a surveillance image of the robber.

"Since he made it home, he shaved his beard, threw the clothes in the trash can and took the dog for a walk," said Whinna. "Clean-shaven guy, walking a dog said 'hey, can I help?'"

The chief said the cop showed Morgan a picture of the robbery suspect and Morgan replied he'd call 911 if he spotted him.

But Morgan lives nearby and neighbors recognized him - with and without the beard and puffy clothes.

"He was taken into custody and started cooperating right away," said the police chief.

Whinna said a search warrant turned up half the stolen money, the clothes he wore in the robbery and shaven beard hairs.

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