New Details: YPD investigates bank robbery
Chase Bank on 16th Street held up Wednesday morning
UPDATE: 5:15 PM
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - We're learning more about a holdup at the Chase Bank on 16th Street.
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says it happened just after 9:15 Wednesday morning.
Officers say a man claiming to have a gun went up to a teller and demanded cash. The teller did not see a weapon, but followed his orders. The robber then left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. No one got hurt.
Witnesses describe the robber as an Hispanic man, about 5'10", and around 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, gray jacket, and blue jeans. Witnesses say he left the bank and headed south.
Yuma Police encourage anyone with any information about this case to call 928-373-4700, or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.
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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is at the scene of a Chase Bank after police say a bank robbery occurred Wednesday morning.
Police reported to the Chase Bank on 16th Street and 3rd Avenue after receiving a call about a robbery.
News 11's Crystal Jimenez reports live from the scene:
YPD hasn't released any information, but say they received the call sometime after 9AM.
This is a developing story. Stay with KYMA.com for more details as they become available.
