Oxford Police say they are still investigating, but leads are not panning out after Thursday’s bank robbery.
Police Chief Kirk Ives says they have been checking on leads in the case over the weekend, but those leads have lead to dead ends so far.
The Emerald Bank, in the 300 block of east main in Oxford, was robbed Thursday morning. Police and the FBI are still trying to find the man who entered the bank with a hand gun and demanded money.
The man is described as a white male, 6' tall, 160-180lbs wearing a dark blue zip up hoodie with no markings, camouflage pants, and a black pullover ski mask. If anyone has any information, you are asked to call police.
Ives says the bank was open again on Friday with extra security measures in place.
Thursday, June 14, 2012 By: Shawn Wheat
Authorities in Sumner County are investigating a morning bank robbery in Oxford.
According to Police, Emerald Bank, in the 300 Block of east Main, was robbed around 9:30am by a man with a black handgun.
The man entered the bank with a ski mask and a hoodie on. He told the tellers inside to get on the ground, and held them hostage for a time.
The man is described as a white male, 6' tall, 160-180lbs wearing a dark blue zip up hoodie with no markings, camouflage pants, and a black pullover ski mask.
He was seen leaving the area headed east on Main then north along the Arkansas River.
If anyone has any information, please call 911 right away. Police say do not try to approach the man because he is considered armed and dangerous.
The Oxford Police Department is conducting the investigation with the assistance of the FBI, Sumner and Cowley County Sheriff’s department, and the Winfield and Bel Plaine police departments.
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