Minnesota police at scene of bank robbery with hostages

Posted May 6, 2021 4:19 pm.

Last Updated May 6, 2021 4:30 pm.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Police in Minnesota were on the scene Thursday of a reported bank robbery with hostages.

St. Cloud Police Lt. Lori Ellering said officers responded to a reported robbery at a Wells Fargo branch a little before 2 p.m. It remained an active situation at 5 p.m., Ellering said. She said no one had been reported hurt.

Wells Fargo spokeswoman Staci Schiller confirmed “a hostage situation” at the bank’s South branch.

“We are co-operating with local law enforcement and will do whatever we can to assist the authorities in their investigation,” she said.

The FBI was also on the scene.

The Associated Press

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