Armed Crime Squad detectives charged a man over an alleged attempted bank robbery in Dandenong.
Police allege the 24-year-old Doveton man fled once the bank’s security system was activated during the Thursday 13 July incident.
They arrested him on Tuesday 18 July and charged him with attempted armed robbery.
He was remanded in custody to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Police urged any witnesses or anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.