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Bank hold-up reported in Persia

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November 21st, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Persia, Iowa) – Authorities were heading to the scene this (Monday) morning, of possible bank hold-up, in Harrison County. According to dispatch information, a hold-up alarm was received from the Community Bank in Persia, at around 10:57-a.m.  The suspect was described as a white male with an off-white scarf over his face. Not clear if a weapon was displayed. The man was  apparently wearing mostly black, with the exception of the scarf. It is not clear what direction of travel the suspect went after he left the bank.

No further details are available. This story will be updates as more is known.