Police searching for suspect in Madison bank robbery

MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - The Madison Police Department responded to an armed bank robbery that occurred at a Regions Bank in Madison on Tuesday morning.

Officials with the Madison Police Department are providing updates on the Tuesday bank robbery.

The robbery occurred between 9:50 a.m. - 10 a.m. According to the police, the suspect is a male that was wearing camouflage pants, a gray Army sweatshirt and a wig.

The Regions Bank is located at Wall Triana Highway and Highway 72.

The Madison Police Department released photos of the alleged robber and asked for help from the public in identifying the man.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect is urged to contact the Madison Police Department Investigations division at 256-772-5674.

MPD is asking you to help identify this armed robbery suspect. He is a black male wearing a gray ARMY shirt and...
Posted by Madison, Alabama Police Department on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

MPD Captain Lamar Anderson said the suspect placed a small package on the counter in the bank and demanded money from the teller. The suspect said the package was an explosive device.

A bomb squad with the Huntsville Police Department arrived at the scene and it was discovered the package was not a threat.

Captain Anderson did not disclose the amount of money that was taken.

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