Garrison bank robbed at gun point

On Friday, July 24 at 8:43 a.m., the Crow Wing County Sheriffs Office received a report of an armed robbery in progress at the Deerwood Bank, Garrison Branch.
The lone suspect is described as a white male, with grey to white hair wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and a hat. The suspect is believed to have been picked up by another individual driving a white sedan-type vehicle. The vehicle was last seen headed south of Garrison on Hwy 169.
The suspect left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money and is believed to be armed.
Anyone who can identify the suspect or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Crow Wing County Sheriffs Office at 829-4749.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriffs Office working jointly with the FBI.
The Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize the Minnesota State Patrol and Brainerd Police Department for its prompt assistance in responding to the robbery.