UPDATE, 4:30 p.m.: Security camera images released.
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UPDATE, 4:19 p.m.:
@SWatsonEPD @Eureka_Police The robbery suspect is still outstanding. An uninvolved male was arrested on unrelated charges.
— Steve Watson (@SWatsonEPD) July 20, 2016
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The Umpqua Bank branch in Henderson Center was reportedly robbed a few moments ago, according to Capt. Steve Watson of the Eureka Police Department. He tweets as follows:
Armed bank robbery reported on 2800 Blk of E Street 5 ago. Suspect described as male, 35, 6’, med build, Blk hair, short dark beard /goatee
— Steve Watson (@SWatsonEPD) July 20, 2016
Suspect last seen wearing black square sunglasses, light gray hooded sweatshirt
— Steve Watson (@SWatsonEPD) July 20, 2016
Black handgun seen in waistband. These are preliminary unconfirmed descriptions at this time..EPD now has one detained. Still investigating
— Steve Watson (@SWatsonEPD) July 20, 2016
We’ll update when we know more.