Police arrest man who held up Wells Fargo bank in Hall County

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Police have arrested a man who allegedly held up a bank in Hall County.

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According to Gainesville police, the bank robbery took place at the Wells Fargo bank on Browns Bridge Road Tuesday morning.

Police said the man came inside the bank, displayed a note demanding cash, and left the business.

Authorities said the suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

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Tuesday afternoon, Suwanee police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that an arrest had been made.

Suwanee officers reportedly identified a vehicle suspected to be involved in the bank robbery.

The vehicle was driving through Suwanee when authorities tried to conduct a traffic stop. The driver allegedly drove away near East Broad Street in Buford. The driver, whose identity was not released, was taken into custody.

The investigation is ongoing.

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