Man Arrested For Harvester’s Credit Union Robbery

October 24, 2011

A man that allegedly robbed a credit union and led sheriff’s deputies on a chase through west Pensacola Monday is behind bars.

Deputies say that 29-year old Eric Hendron Leger walked into Harvester’s Federal Credit Union on Highway 98 in West Pensacola and gave a note to a teller demanding money.

Witnesses said Leger kept one hand in his pocket and made them feel as if he had a gun or other weapon.

Leger fled north on Blue Angel Parkway with an undisclosed amount of cash. Witnesses were able to provide deputies a good description of the getaway vehicle, and within moments, deputies spotted Leger near Blue Angel Parkway and Mobile Highway . Deputies attempted to stop Leger, but he fled and led deputies on a chase.

Minutes later, Leger wrecked his vehicle into trees near the intersection of Kemp Road and Twiggs Lane in the Wedgewood subdivision. Deputies were able to
take Leger into custody without further incident.

One deputy was involved in a minor crash during the pursuit and was treated and released from a local hospital [Read more...]. Leger is currently being held under a $100,000.00 bond for bank robbery.

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One Response to “Man Arrested For Harvester’s Credit Union Robbery”

  1. Angel for an officer on October 25th, 2011 9:51 pm

    People who want to put down police officers should have 911 capabilities removed
    from their phones!

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