Suspect on the run after Hoover bank robbery

HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — An investigation is underway after a bank in Hoover was robbed Tuesday.

The Hoover Police Department says the Well Fargo located on John Hawkins Parkway was robbed just before 11:00 a.m.

Police said witnesses reported that a tall, thin male entered the bank and demanded money from the teller, indicating he was armed.

The person reportedly fled the bank with an undetermined amount of money.

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Police said officers, with the assistance of STAR 1 from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, searched the area but the suspect was not located.

If anyone has any information about this case, you are asked to contact Detective Brad Fountain at 205-444-7462.

If you wish to remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, you are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777.