Man arrested for robbing bank in Gainesville, police say

The man suspected of robbing a Wells Fargo branch in Gainesville has been arrested. He has been identified as 26-year-old Abel Aguilar of Gainesville.

According to Gainesville Police Department, it was determined that Aguilar stole a van prior to the bank robbery and used it to make his escape. North Georgia law enforcement agencies began working together to local Aguilar and he was arrested a short time later in Gwinnett County.

Aguilar is being held in the Hall County Jail on robbery, theft and theft by taking motor vehicle charges. Agencies assisting in this case include the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson Police, Commerce Police, Suwanee Police and Gwinnett County Police. 

ORIGINAL STORY

The Gainesville Police Department is looking for a man they say is responsible for robbing a bank in Gainesville.

The robbery happened at a Wells Fargo branch on Browns Bridge Road. GPD says the man entered the bank and used a note to demand cash.

He then ran away with an undisclosed amount of money.

Man wanted for robbing bank in Gainesville

The robbery happened around noon on Tuesday.

He was wearing a green and black puffy coat at the time of the robbery.

They are asking anyone with information about the robbery to submit a tip online