Police arrest woman accused of trying to rob Tampa bank, making bomb threat

TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police arrested Danielle C. Di Mari, 37, Thursday afternoon after they say she attempted to rob a Tampa Bank and threatened to detonate a bomb if she did not receive any money. 

It happened shortly after 2:20 p.m. at the Bank of America located at 100 N. West Shore Blvd. 

According to police, Di Mari entered the bank and asked to speak to a manager. She then played a recording on her cell phone advising that a bomb had been planted inside the bank. The recording went on to say that if the bank's money was not turned over, the bomb would be detonated, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Police say Di Mari had a device with a wire exposed that looked like a detonator. However, the bank did not turn over any money and the manager contacted the police. 

Police arrived within minutes and arrested Di Mari was arrested in the bank’s parking lot. 

Police evacuated the bank and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal team swept the area and did not find a bomb. 

Police say Di Mari admitted to robbing the bank and making the bomb threat. She is facing charges of attempted bank robbery and making a bomb threat. 

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