Loris police investigating reported bank robbery
Loris police are investigating a possible bank robbery at the BB&T on Thursday.
The incident was reported shortly before 1 p.m., according to police radio traffic. The bank is located on Broad Street on the northwest area of Horry County. Horry police are also assisting in the investigation.
Police are searching for the suspect — described on police radios as a black female — in the area and have blocked off a few roads around the bank. Loris police Chief Gary Buley said no weapon was brandished during the incident.
Burley said officers believe the have the suspect pinned in a three-block radius near the bank.
BB&T Spokesman David White said there were no injuries and the branch will be open as usual on Friday.
Anyone who sees something suspicious is asked to contact 911 or the Loris police at (843) 756-4000.
This story was originally published February 14, 2019 at 2:06 PM.
