First Federal Savings Bank robbed at gunpoint Friday morning

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO
STAFF REPORT

Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, 2:15 p.m. — The First Federal Saving Bank at 315 North Third Street was robbed at gunpoint at 9:18 Friday morning.

Nelson County Dispatch received a panic hold-up alarm from the bank at 9:27 a.m., and dispatchers confirmed by telephone that a tall black man wearing a tan, Carhart-type jacket with hoodie entered the bank, showed a handgun and demanded cash. The man had a grey bandana or scarf covering his face and was wearing what appeared to be white hospital-type gloves.

The man took an undisclosed amount of money, exited the bank’s rear door and fled on foot. Security video revealed the man was also wearing faded blue jeans with a hole in the area of the right thigh and tan-colored or dirty work boots.

Police arrived quickly on the scene and secured the crime scene for detectives. Police units canvassed the area and questioned several people. The Bardstown Police Department was assisted by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office and the Kentucky State Police.

In the most recent social media update, Police Chief Rick McCubbin said there has not been an arrest and no suspect has been identified.

Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact Nelson County Dispatch (502) 348-3211.

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