People v. Matthews

Opinion

NEWSOM, Acting P. J.

Appellant was convicted of attempted robbery (Pen. Code, §§ 212.5, subd. (b), 664),1 which was committed at the Empire Savings and Loan office (hereafter the bank) located at 1967 Market Street in San Francisco. At approximately 1 p.m., appellant entered the bank, approached teller Katy Chue with his hand in his coat pocket suggesting possession of a gun, and demanded money. Chue exclaimed, “Oh no. Not again” before retreating from her station to hide under a counter.

John Finn, who was then working at the next teller’s window, asked appellant if he could help.…