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Bank Robber Apprehended

Aug 6th, 2021

On August 6, 2021, at approximately 2:19 p.m., police officers responded to Regions Bank, 8775 Cottage Hill Road, for a report of a robbery.  A male suspect entered the bank, approached the bank teller, stated he was armed with a knife, and demanded money.  The teller complied and gave the subject the money. 

The subject attempted to flee the bank when a good Samaritan stopped him, escorted him back into the bank, and held him until police officers arrived.  The money taken in the bank robbery was recovered. 

Michael G. Hamilton, 58, was arrested and charged with robbery firsst degree and transported to Mobile Metro Jail.

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