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Armed Robber wearing Medical Mask Holds Up Bank in Southeastern Kentucky, Flees on Foot with Cash

ALLEN, KY. (August 19, 2021) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call regarding an armed robbery at Community Trust Bank in the Allen community of Floyd County on August 18, 2021 at approximately 09:42 A.M.

KSP investigators responded to the area. The initial investigation indicated an unidentified male entered the building, brandished a firearm from his waistband, and demanded money from the teller. The male subject then fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The male is described as 5’9 tall and slender build. He was last seen wearing a blue and white striped button up shirt, baseball cap, glasses, and a medical mask.

Investigators are still searching for the male and asking for the public’s assistance with identifying him.

Detective Ryan Hamilton is leading the investigation. He was assisted on scene by KSP personnel, Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, and Prestonsburg Police Department.

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