Woman Arrested Minutes After Allegedly Robbing Huntington Bank

A 41-year-old Cleveland woman was arrested just minutes after allegedly robbing the Huntington Bank branch at Giant Eagle on Monday afternoon.

Evelyn Andrews, of Cleveland, was charged with aggravated robbery and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

According to police, at around 2 p.m., Andrews slipped the Huntington Bank teller a note saying she had a gun.

“She demanded the money and the gentleman behind the counter complied,” said Capt. Ed Hassing. “When she left, they triggered the alarm.”

She made off with about $3,000, said Hassing.

A couple of minutes later, police received a report of a woman walking on nearby Parkwood Avenue, knocking on doors and asking residents for a ride. 

Andrews fit the description of the suspected robber, and officers found a large amount of cash in her possession.

“She obviously didn’t have an escape plan,” said Hassing.

During her arrest, officers found a suspected crack pipe, but no weapons. Andrews was taken to Lakewood City Jail.

She is scheduled to appear in court to face charges including first-degree felony aggravated robbery, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a third-degree misdemeanor.