A bank customer took down a would-be bank robber in dramatic fashion.
Scott Township, Pennsylvania Police said Robert Sakosky tackled the armed man inside the Honesdale National Bank on Friday.
Surveillance video showed Sakosky walking into the bank on Friday. Two more people walked into the bank and stood near the door waiting their turn.
Police said that's when John Ryall rushed in, wearing a mask and waving a gun to rob the place, according to WNEP-TV. He was able to get the clerk to put money in a bag, but then suddenly, Sakosky tackled Ryall, forcing him to the floor where the two men struggle off camera.
Sakosky managed to get Ryall's mask off, then let him go. Ryall then headed straight out the doors and begins running away. Sakosky followed him outside and directed police to where he headed.
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Officers were able to charge Ryall after Sakosky and bank employees identified him as the robber, according to WNEP-TV.
People living and working near the bank call Sakosky a hero.
“To be honest with you, it's good to see a Samaritan take down someone that's doing a robbery over there,” said Nick Olmstead. “You know, it's actually nice to know that we have a community that's willing to help out.”
Information from WNEP-TV was used in this report.