Police searching for armed bank robbery suspect in Seneca County

BETTSVILLE, Ohio (WTVG) - BETTSVILLE, Ohio (WTVG) - Authorities in Seneca County are looking for an armed bank robbery suspect that prompted school lockdowns.

According to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, a white male suspect is at large after an alleged bank robbery attempt at the Old Fort Bank in Bettsville, Ohio. Officials described the suspect as a man with medium build, approximately 5′8 to 5′10, wearing a black hoodie and a blue stocking cap. He was wearing a gray scarf over his face at the time of the robbery.

The sheriff’s office said the Old Fort Elementary School went under lockdown immediately as a precaution but children were later dismissed with law enforcement on scene. Authorities are asking residents to check their cameras and to notify officials if they see anything of interest. Residents can contact the sheriff’s office at 419-447-2323.

The suspect made off with an unknown amount of money. Sheriff Stevens said no one was hurt in the incident.

Authorities have helicopters and K9 officers in the area looking for the suspect. Officials say the FBI, the sheriff’s office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations is looking into the incident and searching for the suspect.

Law enforcement continue to investigate the robbery.

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