New Baltimore Huntington Bank robbery suspect arrested in Illinois after being shot by deputy
Jacob Edwards
FOX 2 (WJBK) - A suspect wanted for a New Baltimore bank robbery on Wednesday is in custody after a dramatic multi-state pursuit and arrest in Illinois, police said.
Jacob Edwards allegedly pointed a gun at a Vermillion County sheriff's deputy, who then shot him. The suspect was arrested and hospitalized.
The arrest of Jacob Edwards was made in connection with the robbery of the Huntington Bank, 51066 Washington Street, New Baltimore, which happened just before 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The suspect implied he had a weapon after approaching the teller. He was wearing a "Jiffy Lube" uniform at the time.
The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department in Indiana says that Edwards fled over the state line and carjacked a man driving an F-150 Thursday night. When the owner of the truck tried to stop him, Edwards assaulted him, police said.
At 3 a.m. Friday, Edwards was spotted in the truck, according to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department which says Vermillon County police attempted to stop Edwards. Edwards led police on a pursuit before crashing in a field in Henning, Illinois, and fleeing on foot.
The truck owner told police a handgun was inside when it was stolen.
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The FBI Detroit Office is taking the lead on charges of the suspect.