Man announces bank robbery next to La Salle's campus, security guard responds: 'not today'

A security guard stopped an attempted bank robbery next to La Salle University's campus this week with two simple words: "Not today."

The university detailed the series of events in a safety advisory to its student body, which later made the rounds on social media.

Shortly before noon Tuesday, a suspect came into the Beneficial Bank at the Shoppes at La Salle, which a La Salle spokesperson said are owned by the university, at 5301 Chew Ave. He proclaimed, "This is a robbery."

The security guard on duty retorted, "Not today," before escorting the suspect from the building, according to advisory.

The guard's witty comeback to the would-be robber hasn't gone unnoticed.

"The hero La Salle needs but doesn't deserve," remarked one Twitter user, while another said, "you can's make this up."

The advisory said no items were taken, a weapon was not shown and no injuries were reported.

A La Salle spokesperson said the security officer was employed by the bank, not the university.

The FBI said the investigation is ongoing and no arrest has been made.