Gun-wielding man robs United Bank on Harrodsburg Road

Police are investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred at a United Bank in southwest Lexington on Friday.

The United Bank branch at 3098 Harrodsburg Road was robbed just before noon by a man wielding a gun.

“The suspect demanded money from the bank tellers, took cash, and fled the area down Arrowhead Drive,” police spokeswoman Brenna Angel said.

Police said he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and had his face covered.

Police are asking for people with any information about the robbery to call (859) 258-3600.

This story was originally published March 31, 2017 at 9:30 PM with the headline "Gun-wielding man robs United Bank on Harrodsburg Road."