Man Claims to Have Bomb, But Leaves Empty-Handed

CINCINNATI — A man attempted to rob Central Credit Union here claiming he had a bomb, but left without getting any money.

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According to Cincinnati police, the man entered the credit union and placed a small, black box on the teller counter, announcing to tellers a robbery was taking place and that a bomb was inside the box.

But the man left before he could get any money. Police evacuated the branch and brought in a bomb-sniffing dog, but no explosives were discovered. The box contained two small books.


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