UPDATE: Bank robbed in Columbia County, teller held up with knife

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UPDATE: Bank robbed in Columbia County, teller held up with knife

By NBC Augusta News Managers

Story Published: Oct 29, 2009 at 11:48 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 30, 2009 at 9:53 AM EST

AUGUSTA, Ga.- Columbia County deputies responded to a bank robbery on South Belair Road.

It happened at Fort Gordon Federal Credit Union around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Columbia County Investigators say that a man walked in with a fake gun but then pulled a knife on the teller and held it to her throat. He then demanded money.

The man was able to run away behind the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. Investigators have tracking dogs out in the area.

The teller was not injured.

 


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Friday, Oct 30 at 12:58 PM Citizen wrote ...

Crime can happen anywhere and that would include Columbia County. A lot of criminals are starting to show up over here because this is where they have more opportunities to do their dirt. All the citizens of Columbia County need to use common sense and not think that because it has been relatively safe in the past it still is today. Lock your doors and watch your backs. Criminals are always looking for an easy target....even in Columbia County.

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Friday, Oct 30 at 6:48 AM justme wrote ...

Mr. Anonymous I have relatives that work for Columbia County. They have plenty of help, plenty of time is spent in each area of the county. Although everyone could use more help, our men and women do a great job. The area in general is a safe area. I will go through any area of Columbia County with my car doors unlocked. Can't say that about Richmond County!

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Thursday, Oct 29 at 4:20 PM oldfella62 wrote ...

Evans High School was locked down for a while because of this. That's a couple of miles away,but better safe than sorry I guess. A high-speed chase, or hostage situation (for example) could endanger people for miles. Best to keep the kids off the roads I guess.

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Thursday, Oct 29 at 3:35 PM Anonymous wrote ...

So sad. But bank robberies happen anywhere.

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Thursday, Oct 29 at 1:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...

That area is becoming a rough neighborhood. We need more deputy patrols there. It will discourage travelers from using the hotels/motels there.

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