Bank robbery involving hostages resolved at Wells Fargo in Virginia
Rachel Schilke
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Law enforcement responded to a Wells Fargo bank in Clarendon, Virginia, for a hostage situation after a man entered the bank and demanded money.
The Arlington County Police Department responded to the report of an armed robbery around 3:20 p.m. Cameras around the bank showed a heavy police presence, including SWAT members and a negotiator.
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An hour after police arrived on the scene, a man was seen exiting the bank in handcuffs. Five hostages — four adults and one child — also exited the building. The hostages were a mix of employees and customers.
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No injuries were reported from the hostage situation, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
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Police said earlier that the suspect, who appeared to be a man in his 20s, entered the bank around 3:09 p.m. and implied that he had a weapon and demanded money.
The suspect had barricaded himself in the bank with patrons and employees, but police were able to resolve the situation.