Police ID masked man who allegedly robbed DeRuyter bank

Police believe Michael Butler, 39, of LaFayette, was responsible for robbing the Citizens Bank in DeRuyter on Aug. 26

Police believe Michael Butler, 39, of LaFayette, was responsible for robbing the Citizens Bank in DeRuyter on Aug. 26

DERUYTER, N.Y. — State police have made an arrest in connection with a bank robbery in Madison County that occurred late last month.

On Aug. 26, a masked man entered the Citizens Bank in DeRuyter and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.

On Monday, police arrested Michael J. Butler, 39, of LaFayette, and charged him with second-degree robbery, a class C felony.

In a news release, police commended the employees of the bank who they said were instrumental in "bringing about a quick and successful resolution."

Members of the FBI and the Madison County Sheriff's Office also assisted in the investigation.