UPDATE: Arrest made in Hume bank robbery this morning

Around 10 am this morning the Bates County Sheriff’s Office

received a call from the bank in Hume, Missouri In reference to a robbery that just occurred. A male subject came into the bank and stated this is a hold up and handed the teller a bag and told her to put all the money in the bag. The teller complied with request and the suspect then left the building. The Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Rich Hill Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the F.B.I. Information was sent to surrounding agencies like Vernon County and Linn County Sheriff’s Offices.

An alert Linn County Sheriff’ Deputy observed a subject that fit the description but had changed clothes walking in Prescott Kansas. She made contact with him and detained him until more

information could be sent to her. The subject was subsequently taken to the Linn County Sheriffs Office. Detectives from Bates County, Linn County along with an F.B.I agent interviewed the subject. A search of the subject’s vehicle revealed the coat the robbery suspect was wearing, the white cloth he covered his face with, the black bag and the cash taken from the bank.

Charges are being sent to the Bates County Prosecutor to file along with Charges to be reviewed by the United States Assistant Attorneys Office.

Sheriff Anderson would like to thank each agency for their assistance. Working with and getting information out to other agencies fast was a key to finding the suspect quick. “I want to say a huge thank you to the Linn County Deputy who used excellent judgement and paid attention to the small details that led to the arrest of this subject. Her actions has taken a serious criminal off the streets”.

Suspect information will be released once charges are filed. The suspect is being held at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office until extradition can be completed.