2 charged after robbery of Lexington Bank Wednesday

Update: February 1st at. 14.00

Another man has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery on Wednesday in Lexington.

According to the Lexington police, 36-year-old Corey Burch was arrested in Nicholasville on Friday. He is indicted for the first degree of robbery, carjacking, first degree on the run and avoid police and a non -related arrest warrant.

He is located in Jessamine County withholding center.

Update: January 30 at. 14.00

30-year-old Danzell Donte Cruse has been arrested and indicted for the first degree of robbery after a bank robbery on Wednesday in Lexington.

According to a quotation of the arrest, Cruse was involved in the robbery where over $ 1,000 were stolen. Cruse later fled on foot after a traffic stop for a vehicle he was a well -known passenger in. During this time, cruse manipulated with evidence by “throwing money obtained during the bank robbery,” the quote said.

Cruse was allegedly found with suspicion of marijuana and fentanyl on her person.

In addition to robbery, Cruse faces a count of third degree that flees and avoids police, trade in marijuana (less than 8 oz.), And worsened trade in controlled substance (less than or equal to 28 grams of fentanyl).

He is located in the Fayette County detention center, the quote sounds.

Original Story:

Officers responded to a bank robbery at Central Bank on Southland Drive in Lexington on Wednesday at 1 p.m. 15.00, according to Lexington Police Department.

Police say the suspect entered the bank and demanded cash. The suspect was then allegedly given a non -public amount of cash.

The suspect then fled on foot and the department says an investigation into the incident is ongoing.