GAINESVILLE, Ga.- A suspect is in custody after Gainesville police stopped a robbery in progress Thursday afternoon at a Wells Fargo branch on Browns Bridge Road.
Officers responded shortly before noon to a report of an active robbery at the bank, according to the Gainesville Police Department. When they arrived, they encountered the suspect inside and took him into custody without incident.
Police say the quick arrest prevented the robbery from being carried out.
Detectives remained on the scene Thursday afternoon, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. The FBI’s Atlanta field office is assisting in the investigation, which is standard protocol for bank robbery cases.
On Friday, Gainesville Police reported that Christopher Hudson, 25, of Gainesville, was charged in connection with the attempted robbery.
According to officials, Hudson entered the Wells Fargo branch and presented a teller with a robbery note. Bank employees notified police, who responded within a matter of minutes.
Authorities said details will be released as the investigation continues.
