(KFGO) A , Minnesota woman charged in Federal Court with robbing Lincoln State Bank in Wyndmere is facing charges.

KFGO reports, that 43-year-old Tessa Jaksa is charged with bank robbery. An F-B-I agent says Jaksa admitted to the hold-up when she was interviewed at her apartment in Moorhead. Jaksa was also planning to rob People’s State Bank in Fairmount before the Wyndmere Bank, but changed her mind and left. The money in the robbery was recovered from Jaksa’s apartment along with a loaded handgun, a surgical mask and a construction vest.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the quick posting of surveillance photos and a tip from someone in Moorhead helped lead to Jaksa’s arrest.

43-year-old Tessa Jaksa is charged with bank robbery. An F-B-I agent says Jaksa admitted to the hold-up when she was interviewed at her apartment in Moorhead. Jaksa was also planning to rob People’s State Bank in Fairmount before the Wyndmere Bank, but changed her mind and left. The money in the robbery was recovered from Jaksa’s apartment along with a loaded handgun, a surgical mask and a construction vest.

 

Previously

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a woman has been arrested for a bank robbery in Wyndmere, west of Wahpeton. The Lincoln State Bank was held up at gunpoint shortly before 11 a.m. Monday. The Richland County Sheriff’s office says a 43-year-old Moorhead, Minnesota woman was arrested after a tip from someone who recognized images released to the media. KFGO radio reports the suspect is jailed in Fargo and awaiting federal charges. The money taken in the robbery was recovered.

 

Previously…

Wyndmere (AP) — North Dakota authorities are searching for a woman accused of robbing a Wyndmere bank. Richland County Chief Deputy Grant Ruehl says the woman came into Lincoln State Bank shortly before 11 a.m. Monday Her face was covered and she demanded money. KFGO radio reports that the woman left in a tan or beige GMC or Chevrolet pickup with a topper. There were two employees in the bank at the time and no customers. No injuries were immediately reported.