Hostages were taken at the Coral Gables Bank of America in Florida. There’s an investigation to the kidnapping that preceded this hostage scenario. At approximately 11:42 this morning, Coral Gables police confirmed the last person was out of the bank and the Miami hostage scenario was over.
Miami hostages held at the Bank of America in Coral Gables
Thursday evening, there was a kidnapping associated with the Coral Gables Bank of America heist. The person who was kidnapped had to strap themselves to a bomb. Allegedly, the individual entered the financial institution before it opened. By eight in the morning, police, FBI, and SWAT teams were on the scene of the Coral Gables bank. The transportation infrastructure around the Coral Gables Bank of America was shut down, as were the schools right across the street from the bank.
Miami hostage kidnapped Thurs evening
The Coral Gables Bank robbery started on Thurs evening, with a home attack at the Nob Hill apartments. All all-points bulletin has been issued for a red Mustang vehicle with two passengers that may be connected to this kidnapping and home invasion. It was a Coral Gables Bank of America employee that was strapped to the explosive device. Nobody is certain yet if those responsible for this crime really entered the bank. It is also not yet clear if the Coral Gables Bank of America was being robbed for a quick payday loans no faxing or if the Miami hostage situation was intended to create a distraction for some other crime.
Bomb diffused following the Miami hostage scenario concluded
The Miami-area Coral Gables Bank of America has confirmed that several individuals were held hostage during the situation. By 11:20 a.m. local time, the last person held hostage exited the building. However, FBI and police confirm the explosive device squad is still on the scene. While the bomb was diffused, officials stayed on the scene — though hostages were taken for medical treatment. The preventative and protective closures at schools and for transportation stayed in placed until everything was declared clear.
Find more information here
Miami Herald
miamiherald.com/2010/09/24/1840420/police-hostage-situation-at-coral.html
CBS
cbs4.com/local/bank.robbery.coral.2.1929612.html
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This post was written by admin on October 24, 2010
