A shocking incident of armed robbery unfolded at the First Horizon Bank in Memphis, Tennessee, as captured in a video released by the police. The daring thieves, armed with assault rifles, targeted a cash-in-transit guard who was servicing an ATM at the bank's location on Mitchell Road.
The heart-stopping footage from the guard's body camera shows the thieves ambushing the guard as he accessed the cash boxes inside the ATM. The perpetrators, wearing masks, brandished their weapons and threatened the guard, demanding the cash boxes.
Despite the guard's pleas, the thieves swiftly grabbed three large cash boxes from the ATM and fled the scene in a white Nissan Altima. The exact amount of cash stolen has not been disclosed, but authorities have confirmed that it was a substantial sum.
The suspects, described as Black males in their mid-20s, remain at large. Detailed descriptions of the suspects have been provided by the police, including their heights, builds, and attire at the time of the robbery.
The Memphis Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident, which has rattled the community. This brazen robbery comes at a time when overall crime rates in the city have shown a decline, with notable reductions in homicides and motor vehicle thefts compared to the previous year.
Despite the ongoing efforts of law enforcement, the audacious nature of this robbery serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced in combating criminal activities. The authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects or the robbery to come forward and assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
