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Man arrested for attempted bank robbery in Aberdeen

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ABERDEEN, Md. — A 56-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly trying to rob a bank in Aberdeen.

Thomas Butler has been charged with attempted armed robbery and attempted robbery.

It all started on May 11, around 9:54 a.m., at the M&T Bank on 207 W. Be Air Avenue.

Employees reported a man approached the counter and passed a note that read, "I have a weapon; please give me all your money."

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He fled the bank after the employee informed him they could not access cash.

Butler is currently being held without bond at the Harford County Detention Center.