MADISON TOWNSHIP – The Richland County Sheriff’s office responded to an aggravated robbery call at First Merit Bank, 1277 Ashland Road, shortly after noon on Thursday, Dec. 18.

According to the police report, a witness stated the suspect entered the bank brandishing a weapon and demanded money from tellers. 

The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, 190 pounds, wearing a Realtree camouflage coat, black ski mask and gloves. 

The suspect fled the area in a maroon 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan with an undisclosed amount of money before officers arrived at the scene.

The case remains open for investigation by the major crimes unit.

This is a developing story. Return to RichlandSource.com for updates.

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