Bank robbery in Athens yields no money for perpetrator

Published 10:29 am Thursday, February 10, 2022

A bank robbery on Wednesday afternoon led to the suspect leaving empty-handed, but still at large for law enforcement.

According to Floyd Johnson, police chief for Athens, the attempted bank robbery took place at approximately 3:48 p.m. on Feb. 9, at the Regions Bank on Hwy. 72.

However, the suspect left with no money, after handing the bank teller a note demanding money.

The suspect is a white male with short hair, who was wearing a gray mask, a “Turkey Trot” t-shirt, a gray Nashville Predators hat and blue jeans.

According to Johnson, multiple agencies are working together on the case, and there is the possibility of a vehicle description being released soon.

According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, this subject is the same person who attempted to rob the Citizen’s Bank in Elkmont.