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False call sparks police response at Alcoa Walmart, official says
The bank is about 7 miles, across town, from the Walmart in Alcoa where a false call about a robbery occurred around the same time as the bank robbery.
[Alcoa, Tenn.] – The Alcoa Police Department (APD) responded to a report of Walmart employees being held at gunpoint at the Alcoa Walmart.
Blount County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and members of the U.S. Marshals Service also responded to the call in assistance to the APD. APD, BCSO, and the U.S. Marshals Service swept the store, finding that the call was a false call and everyone inside the store was safe.
Shortly after finishing the sweep, Blount County Communications reported a robbery taking place at the CBBC bank off Topside Road.
The suspect fled on a motorcycle towards Alcoa Highway, US 129, with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then wrecked on Alcoa Highway, fleeing on foot towards Airport Auto Auction.
The suspect was spotted by APD units in the area and taken into custody by U.S. Marshals personnel.
The FBI and Alcoa Police Department are coordinating investigation of the bank robbery. The cash and a firearm believed to be linked to the robbery has been recovered.
This is still an active investigation. Anyone with information related to either the Walmart false call or the robbery incident should call the Alcoa Police Department (865) 981-4111.
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Lockdowns in the area of Chandler have been lifted, subjects detained
5 Chandler schools on lockdown after report of armed man
Chandler Police have subjects detained. Lockdowns in the area have been lifted. There are no threats to the public.
Police were working on an active police incident near the area of Arizona Ave & Chandler Bl.
There are numerous police units in the area; please use caution & stay out of the area.
Statement from Chandler High School and Galveston to Families:
Out of an abundance of caution, Chandler Police have put CHS and Galveston on modified lockdowns due to a police investigation in the area. All students are safe. This matter does not involve our schools. We will communicate again once police have advised us to lift the lockdowns. Please do not come to the school. Teaching and learning do continue. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
This is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public.
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