SAN DIEGO—A man suspected of attempting to rob a bank in National City surrendered to the Escondido Police Department, the FBI in San Diego announced on Jan. 31.

The attempted robbery occurred around 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at a Bank of America branch at 235 East Eighth Street, authorities said.

The man entered the bank and gave a teller a note demanding money, according to authorities. When the teller did not give the suspect any money, he left the premises on foot, according to officials.

FBI San Diego sent out a bulletin with the suspect’s picture, possibly leading to the suspect surrendering to police. His name was not immediately released.

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