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May 13, 2008

Churchgoers subdue would-be robber on Cape Cod

BARNSTABLE, Mass. — Bail has been set for a Cape Cod man who was subdued by churchgoers after allegedly trying to rob a collection box during a special Mother’s Day service.

Police say 45-year-old Clyde Bridges arrived at the Hyannis Foursquare Portuguese Church carrying what appeared to be a handgun, but what was actually a cigarette lighter.

When police arrived, they found the suspect being held on the ground by parishioners who had tackled Bridges and ripped a mask off his face.

Lucas Vieira, whose father is the pastor, said he confronted the man because he was worried about the safety of parishioners, including about 20 children.

Bridges was ordered held on $200,000 bail following his arraignment Monday on armed robbery charges. He also is accused of robbing a pizza delivery man earlier this month.

-- The Associated Press

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