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Authorities in Kansas arrested a teenage boy Tuesday afternoon following a reported robbery at a local bank in Holcomb.
The incident unfolded shortly before 1 p.m. when the Holcomb Police Department and Finney County Sheriff’s Office responded to an emergency call from Equity Bank on Henderson Street.
Details of the Reported Robbery
According to dispatch information shared with responding officers, the suspect had fled the bank moments earlier. He was described as wearing a mask, armed with a knife, and leaving with an undisclosed amount of money. Officers immediately secured the area and began searching for the individual involved.
Teen Taken Into Custody
When law enforcement arrived on the scene, they located a 16-year-old boy in the bank’s parking lot. The teen was detained without resistance. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported during the incident.
Evidence Found at the Scene
The Holcomb Police Department stated that physical evidence connected to the robbery was discovered in the parking lot. Officials have not yet released details about the type of evidence recovered.
Ongoing Investigation
The case remains under active investigation. The Finney County Sheriff’s Office has taken over as the lead agency and will continue gathering information to determine the full circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery.
Additionally, consistent with journalistic standards, identifying information will not be released. Individuals are not named unless formal charges are filed, and minors are only named if charged as adults.
A swift response from Holcomb and Finney County authorities led to the quick apprehension of a 16-year-old suspected in a reported bank robbery.
With evidence recovered at the scene and no injuries reported, investigators are now working to uncover further details.
As the case progresses, updates will depend on official charges and the findings of the ongoing investigation.