Woman arrested in bank robbery investigation

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Tiffany Bish [PCSO/graphic]

Maricopa Police Department arrested a woman during its investigation of Thursday’s bank robbery in conjunction with the FBI. 

Officers responded to Chase Bank, 21650 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Thursday on reports of a robbery, according to police spokesperson Monica Williams. 

While MPD has not shared details of what exactly happened in the bank, the department arrested 29-year-old Tiffany S. Bish at a gas station just down the street from the bank. 

“Bish was contacted while officers canvassed the area surrounding Chase Bank following the bank robbery,” Williams said. 

Bish allegedly gave officers a fake name and age before cops told her she was being detained for false reporting. Bish allegedly tried to flee before an officer grabbed her by the arm and told her she was under arrest. Bish allegedly pulled away from the officer before she was tackled to the ground and handcuffed. 

A police records check of Bish showed she was wanted for a felony probation violation warrant out of California, with a bond of $75,000. 

Bish was booked on two misdemeanor charges of false reporting and resisting arrest. She faces one year in jail. 

The reported bank robbery remains under investigation by MPD and the FBI. 

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.