Police: Woman in Wisconsin tries robbing two banks in same day, arrested after police chase
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – A woman who was on extended supervision for prior bank robbery convictions was arrested after allegedly robbing one Wisconsin bank and attempting to rob another on the same day.
According to the Fitchburg Police Department, officers initially responded to an Associated Bank in the 3000 block of Fish Hatchery Road for a hold-up alarm on February 21.
When officers arrived, they learned that a suspect, later identified as 38-year-old Lisa Harding, allegedly entered the bank, demanded cash, and fled with an undisclosed amount of money.
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In a second release, the following day, officers say they found the suspect’s vehicle around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday but after an attempt to make contact, Harding allegedly fled, leading to a pursuit.
After successfully deflating the vehicle’s tires during the pursuit, Harding was taken into custody. It was noted that two Dane County Sheriff’s Office squad cars were damaged during the pursuit.
Authorities stated that Harding is currently on extended supervision for previous bank robbery convictions and that she was also the suspect in an attempted bank robbery that happened ‘just prior’ to the robbery at the Associated Bank.
The additional attempted robbery reportedly happened at the Old National Bank on Raymond Road in Madison.
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Charges of Robbery of a Financial Institution, and Eluding and Recklessly Endangering Safety are expected to be filed.
Deputies from the Dane County Sherriff’s Office, officers from the Monona Police Department, and officers from the Madison Police Department assisted during the investigation, which is still active.
No additional details were provided.
