The man went to the citizen's state bank in the town of Groveton and asked for a large amount of money, stating that he owned a weapon. According to Sheriff of the city, Woody Wallace, Heath Bumpous escaped, but two hours later, he showed up at the police station. The sheriff's office quickly broadcast footage from the bank's surveillance cameras. The fiancee of the suspect then recognized him, then convinced him to surrender.
Money and weapon found
Sheriff Woody Wallace posted a video on his Facebook account to explain to Groveton residents the situation as well as the motives claimed by Heath Bumpous, accused of robbery. It is in this video that he indicates the justification that Bumpous gave to the authorities for pointing the Citizens State Bank.
According to the Sheriff, the accused acknowledged the facts from the first interrogations. During searches of his vehicle, the authorities found most of the money stolen, as well as the weapon of the suspect. The attack on the bank caused the schools in the town of Groveton to close, preventing anyone from leaving the buildings until the authorities could announce that there was no danger.
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