A lone male entered the BB&T Bank in Lake City dressed in dark pants wearing a stocking over his face. The man, who is believed to be caucasian, carried with him a black bag and a handgun. The man set the bag on the floor of the bank and indicated that the bag contained explosives. The suspect then brandished a handgun and demanded money from two bank tellers.
Once receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the man exited the bank and left in a white long bed pickup truck. The truck is believed to be either a Chevrolet or GMC model. The vehicle was last seen traveling east on U.S. 62 toward Lyon County. No injuries were reported at the bank.
Kentucky State Police is currently on scene awaiting the arrival of the Paducah Bomb Squad to examine the bag which was left inside of the bank. No other details are available at this time. If anyone comes into contact with someone matching this description, please do not approach as he is considered armed and dangerous. If you make contact with this person, please dial 911 or Kentucky State Police directly at 1-800-222-5555.
Kentucky State Police is currently on scene awaiting the arrival of the Paducah Bomb Squad to examine the bag which was left inside of the bank. No other details are available at this time. If anyone comes into contact with someone matching this description, please do not approach as he is considered armed and dangerous. If you make contact with this person, please dial 911 or Kentucky State Police directly at 1-800-222-5555.
