King County Sheriff’s deputies arrested robbery suspect Max Vargison, who was identified through public tips in the robbery of a woman in her 70s at a Fairwood bank.
KING COUNTY, Wash. – A Seattle viewer reported seeing the suspect of a robbery in King County last week, leading to an arrest and charges filed.
According to court documents obtained by Seattle, Max Vargison robbed a woman in her 70s while she was waiting in line at the Chase Bank in Fairwood. Documents say they struggled briefly, before Vargison ran off with cash in-hand.
The King County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help to identify him.
What they’re saying:
On Oct. 9, a viewer reported a possible sighting of Vargison at the Fairwood Safeway on 140th Ave SE. King County Sheriff’s Deputies found him waiting at a bus stop not far from the site of the robbery.
They followed the bus, and Vargison was arrested at the next stop at SE Fairwood Blvd. He was taken to the King County Jail for booking.
He walked into the Chase Bank while a woman was waiting in line with cash in hand and ripped the cash out of her hands. He got away with $130 and a torn $20 bill.
Vargison appeared in court Thursday, where he pleaded not guilty. He is currently being held on $15,000 bail.
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The Source: Information in this story comes from original reporting by Seattle anchor David Rose, as well as documents from King County Superior Court.
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