Atlanta police responded to a Wells Fargo bank on Peachtree Road NW in Buckhead after an attempted robbery Tuesday morning. (Credit: Elena Barron)
ATLANTA - A person was detained after allegedly trying to rob a Wells Fargo bank in Buckhead on Tuesday morning.
Atlanta police investigation
What we know:
Police say someone tried to stick up a Wells Fargo on Tuesday morning. It happened just after 10 a.m. at a branch on the 2200 block of Peachtree Rd. NW. Investigators said they detained one person.
Regular customers could not believe it. Bill Barwick, a customer, said trying to escape into heavy traffic on Peachtree Road was not a well-thought-out getaway plan.
Buckhead bank security
What we don't know:
Police have not released the identity of the person detained or announced specific charges.
Authorities have not confirmed how the crime was attempted, whether any property was taken, or if anyone suffered injuries.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Atlanta Police, who confirmed details of the response and detention, as well as interviews conducted with bank customers.