Crime

One detained in Citizens Bank robbery

Georgetown City Police were on scene at Citizens Bank after a bank robbery occurred Wednesday morning, according to Capt. Nelson Brown with the police department.

Police have obtained a “person of interest” in connection with the case, said Brown, but no arrests have been made yet.

According to authorities, the suspect is reported to be a black male wearing a black hoodie and bandana, who allegedly left the scene in a white vehicle.

Photos of the robbery released by police show what appears to be the suspect pointing a firearm inside the bank.

The robbery occurred around 10:15 a.m. at the bank which is located at 1510 Exchange Street.

No other details are available at this time. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

Christian Boschult: 843-626-0218, @TSN_Christian

Michaela Broyles: 843-626-0281, @MichaelaBroyles

This story was originally published December 20, 2017 at 10:27 AM with the headline "One detained in Citizens Bank robbery."

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