Man Arrested for ‘TAKE DOWN’ Style Robbery

On Thursday, June 2, 2022, members of the FBI Violent Crime Task Force arrested 54-year old Claney Taylor without incident in Glendale, Arizona. Taylor faces a bank robbery charge for his alleged involvement in a “take down” style robbery that occurred at a Phoenix credit union: May 12, 2022, Copper State Credit Union, 1640 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona.

In this case, Taylor allegedly showed a handgun and pointed it at the bank teller while demanding money which is described as a “take down” robbery.

No one was physically injured in the robbery.


The FBI Violent Crimes Task Force is comprised of the Phoenix Police Department, Peoria Police Department, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office FATE team, U.S. Border Patrol, and the FBI.