When he entered the bank's front door, the suspect suddenly bolted straight toward him, reported Gaskins.
"He's lightening quick -- I mean it was full speed sprint towards the door," said Ciaravino. "The door to the left of me was locked. I was in the open door."
Ciaravino had a split second to think about what to do -- either get out of the way or stand his ground.
He former prosecutor decided to stand his ground.
"I was able to grab onto him and he ran into the door that was locked, and myself, with a security officer, pushed him to the ground," said Ciaravino. "Then the uniform officers were able to affect the arrest."
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