Bowling Green Police Investigating Robbery At BB&T Bank Today

Security camera footage of the robbery suspect via BGPD.

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Bowling Green Police responded to a call at 10:55am today of a bank robbery at BB&T Bank, located in downtown Bowling Green at 443 Park Row.

According to BGPD Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward, bank employees told police a man entered the bank, indicated he had a weapon and a detonator, then demanded money.  The teller complied and the man left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. 

"The police have not found any credible evidence the man had a detonator or any explosive device," said Officer Ward in a statement.  

The suspect is described as a black male with a scruffy beard wearing a camo jacket, a dark knit cap and tan cargo pants.  The suspect left on foot in an unknown direction.
 
Ward said no other customers were in the bank and no one was injured. 

Anyone with information regarding this robbery or to the suspect's whereabouts, is asked to contact the Bowling Green Police Department at 270-393-4000.