Police arrest suspect in Lexington bank robbery

Officers say they were called around 5:40 Monday afternoon to a bank robbery at PNC Bank on Euclid Avenue.
Published: Sep. 18, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police have arrested a suspect in a Lexington bank robbery.

Officers say they were called around 5:40 Monday afternoon to a bank robbery at PNC Bank on Euclid Avenue. They say a suspect walked in, demanded cash and took an undisclosed amount.

According to police, 39-year-old Michael Gilbert was arrested Tuesday morning on charges of robbery and tampering with physical evidence.

He is being held in the Fayette County Detention Center.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app available at www.p3tips.com.