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Mom Arrested For Bank Robbery While Baby Waits In Car

SHIRLEY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Suffolk County Police arrested a 20-year-old woman who allegedly attempted to rob a bank while her baby waited outside in a vehicle.

Police say Madison Munoz, 20, was arrested and charged with Robbery 3rd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Witnesses at Bridgehampton National Bank in Shirley say a woman entered around 9:50 a.m. and presented a note demanding cash from a bank teller, then left after in a vehicle after the teller complied.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a 20-year-old woman who allegedly attempted to rob a bank while her baby waited outside in a vehicle. (Credit: Suffolk County Police)

Police pulled over a vehicle matching the description given by witnesses and made an arrest. A 10-month-old boy was also found in the vehicle.

The child was released to family members.

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