Two men accused of robbing a bank in Council Bluffs Friday afternoon, were taken into custody after a pursuit and controlled crash. Council Bluffs Police say 49-year old Patrick Lynn Spignotti, of Omaha, Nebraska, was charged with Robbery in the 3rd degree, Theft in the 1st, Reckless Driving, and Felony Eluding. He also had two outstanding warrants. 40-year old George Creston McGinness, of Colfax, Iowa, was charged with Robbery in the 3rd and Theft in the 1st degree.

McGinness, George Creston

Spagnotti, Patrick Lynn

Authorities say that at around 2:14-p.m., Friday, Officers were advised of a Bank Robbery, which had just occurred at the US Bank located at 350 34th Avenue in Council Bluffs. One suspect entered the bank while the other waited in the vehicle. The suspect gave a note to the teller demanding money, no weapon was ever displayed and no one was injured. The teller handed over an undetermined amount of cash and the suspect fled the business.

Witnesses were able to see what type of vehicle the suspect drove off in, it was described as a Green Honda Pilot with Nebraska license plates. Officers were advised that the vehicle got on to I-80 East. Officers located the suspect vehicle and a short pursuit occurred. The vehicle was eventually stopped by use of the P.I.T. Maneuver (Pursuit Intervention Technique) at Railroad Highway and Highway 6 in Council Bluffs.

The two subjects in the vehicle were apprehended without incident and transported to CID for interviews and later booked into Corrections. The F.B.I assisted the Council Bluffs Police Department with the investigation.