Posted on 01/25/2018 3:13:16 PM PST by taildragger
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Sources told Local 4 that an armed man is barricaded inside a Canton Township bank with hostages.
Officials said they are negotiating with a bank robber who barricaded himself inside the Citizens Bank on Canton Center Road in Canton Township.
The Citizen's Bank is near the intersection of Canton Center and Cherry Hill roads.
Canton police officers and members of the Western-Wayne Special Operations Team are still at the scene.
Canton Township bank robbery
Police are negotiating with a barricaded robber at Citizens Bank in Canton Township. (WDIV) Canton police officers near Citizens Bank robber
Police are positioned outside the Citizens Bank in Canton Township. (WDIV)
They said the robber has barricaded himself inside the bank with an undisclosed number of employees. Sources told Local 4 the man is armed. Nearby business owner describes scene
"Right now the police have it all secured in the area," Rose's Restaurant and Lounge Owner Richard Costantino said. "They have a good lockdown on it, and we evacuated the restaurant for the safety of our patrons and canceled our reservations."
Rose's Restaurant and Lounge is on the corner of Canton Center and Cherry Hill roads, right next to the Citizens Bank.
"They have it all blocked off right now," Costantino said "They don't know how long it's going to be. The gentleman is in the bank."
Costantino said The Canton Police Department and other police agencies are positioned outside the bank.
"It's a little tense honestly right now," Costantino said.
Police said it's unclear if the man inside the bank is working alone or if he has accomplices.
Canton Center Road is closed north of Cherry Hill Road. Residents are asked to avoid the area. Canton police issue message to public
Canton police are asking residents not to call the police department unless they need emergency assistance.
"Please refrain from calling to see if nearby businesses or the roads are open," Canton police said in a statement. "Your cooperation is appreciated."
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These always end so well for the perp....
Prayers for the hostages.
Oh, that's smart.
‘Gentleman’?!?!?! = Muslim
Canton is NOT where one would expect this sort of thing. Nice area, newly built up. Must be a Dearbornite wanted better clientele to rob.
Thanks for posting. BUMP.
Jane!, Jane!, the hero of Canton?
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