Bank Robbery at First Community Bank (Final Article

Today at 2 pm three robbers Darrin Hume, age 44, Fred Lapidus, age 37 and Ben Winslet, age 34 (who had recently been released from a 15 year sentence early from a robbery at a diner), robbed First Community Bank. They forced Five hostages John Parker, Jimmy Rodriguez, Mandy Straume, Soon Kwon and Sharaf Jarrah, inside of the vault. Also As a result of the robbery three people were killed Chuck Pace, Jenny Locke, and Bob Carlyle.

Even after the robbers were shot and killed by police officers, hostages were stuck in the vault for hours because of a computer mal function. After many hours the hostages were released in good condition back to their families. They are grateful to be out and alive.However there were three people killed in the bank robbery, all of them being employees of the bank, and they will truly be missed by the bank. One of them was Chuck Pace who managed the bank for ten years. Jenny Locke a bank employee was also shot by the robbers. A third man Bob Caryle another bank employee was shot by police when police mistaken him to be a robber. The police officers are deeply sorry about this mistake and have made a statement. "As police officers we strive to conduct our jobs with the utmost respect to community safety," said Police Chief Nora Young. "While it appears as though Mr. Carlyle's death was the result of a tragic accident that occurred in the midst of our officers' efforts to stop three robbers who had already murdered two civilians, it is important that we complete the vital and transparent process of determining what could have prevented this terrible circumstance."

The hostages who were all prominent members of the community one

being the high school football star quarterback, and another a

driver for the courier. They will help to play a big part to help

police put all of the pieces together and figure out everything that

went on in the bank that day.

People trapped in bank vault are released....

The five people that were trapped in the bank vault have been released, and returned to their families. Soon Kwon who was one of the people stuck in the vault, she made a statement after her release she states,It brings me great job to be released from the dark and miserable vault. I am thankful for the Community City Police Department and especially to those whose lives were sacrificed on this sad day.' Jimmy Rodriguez was also stuck in the vault and is grateful to be out and alive. He is sick to hear about the losses that happened as a result of the bank robbery, and is ready to help police reconstruct the murders. The high school football star Sharaf Jarrah also made a quick statement after being released. He said, "Today has been an incredibly trying day and I want nothing more than to put it behind me. I'll be ready to play football again next weekend." All of the people that were trapped are doing well, and have returned home safely with their families.

Community Bank Robbers Identified....

The three robbers that robbed First Community bank at 2 pm wearing ski masks today have been identified. There names are Darrin Hume, age 44, Fred Lapidus, age 37 and Ben Winslet, age 34. The three men had recently been charged 15 years in prison for another robbery at the diner. All three men were shot and killed during the robbery.

As reported earlier there were two people killed in the bank robbery, and recently it has been reported of a third victim that has died from a gunshot wound. Police are investigating to who it was who shot this man and it is still unclear of the mans identity. However one of the victims has been confirmed and it is Chuck Pace manager of the First Community Bank. Pace died trying to protect his employees and customers that were being threatened during the robbery. Chuck's family made a statement that they their thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of the bank robbery.

Victims inside of the vault have not yet been released according to chief of police Nora Young, who spoke at a press conference this evening. In the press conference Young also stated that they believe that a bullet hit one of the outside walls of the panel causing it to mis function. Police are currently trying to get the people out safe and sound from the vault.

Star Security Systems Dispatches Team

Star Security Systems has made a statement announcing that they have dispatched a team to fix the vault. It has been reported that The Security System received many complaints about their vault computer systems. On Monday Star Security Systems filed for bankruptcy policy, after several banks brought up cases of their computerized vaults having malfunctions. Star Security Systems has reported that it may take years to fix the vaults, hopefully they will be able to fix the Community First Bank's vault in an hour not a year. Star has reported that the people stuck inside should have enough oxygen to keep them alive until they are released. Therefore the families should not worry. President of Star Security Systems Marge Jacobsen said "S3 is committed to providing excellent customer service to our customers, no matter how unusual the situation might be," said Jacobsen. "We are confident that all people stuck inside our vault will be returned to their families soon."

It is still unclear as to who is stuck inside of the vault, however it has been reported that a police officer addressed a crowd outside of the bank looking for the families of John Parker, Jimmy Rodriguez, Mandy Straume, Soon Kwon and Sharaf Jarrah. Jimmy Rodriguez and Sharaf Jarrah have been confirmed to be two of the five stuck in the vault.

Sharaf Jarrah is the star quarterback at Community High School. Because of Jarrah being stuck in the vault the high school football game has been cancelled tonight against Buxton High School. Sharaf's dad Omar Jarrah has made a statement about the bak robbery and that he has heard from his son and he is doing fine. He said 'My family and I extend our deepest sympathies to the people who were killed in today's bank robbery. We have spoken to our son, Sharaf, and he is doing well, but is eager to be released from the safe.'

Bank Hostages still locked in vault

Hostages of the First Community bank robbery this morning are still locked in the vault. The vault is malfunctioning from the possibility of a computerized control being damaged, according to police. Nevertheless hostages are still stuck inside, and families of hostages are worried. It is still unclear if the hostages are doing fine inside of the vault and police are not giving any answers to if they are at this point. Angela Parker dropped her husband off at the bank before the robbery, and has not heard from him. She is not sure if he is stuck inside or has been taken to the hospital.'I just want to know what has happened to my husband. I wish someone would just tell me what's going on. I don't know if he's alive or dead.' said Parker.

Police have called Star Security Systems to come take care of the vault, however they are not able to arrive until 6 pm. Police are looking for local locksmiths or community citizens who believe that they can figure out how to open up the vault. Police hope to find someone soon so that they can start to answer some questions on the hostages that are inside.

Hostage of bank robbery makes a statement

Today at 2 pm the First Community Bank had three robbers enter their doors with guns and ushered everyone to the back of the bank. Jimmy Rodriguez the Courier's Delivery man, was inside the bank when the robbery happened. He has called and made a statement as to what is going on inside of the bank right now. According to Rodriguez there were three men or four men to enter the bank. The men forced the manager to open the vault and to lock five hostages inside. The men shot the manager when he struggled against the vault door, a women starting screaming hysterically and she was shot as well, it is still unclear if they dead. As of right now the hostages are still inside police have not reported if they have been released, however they have reported that all robbers are thought to be dead.

Breaking NEWS: Bank Robbery at First Community Bank

It has been reported that a bank robbery has occurred today at First Community Bank on 15 south Main Street. Officers and SWAT team arrived immediately after the call was placed. Shots were fired and it is unclear if they have caught the robbers, and if anyone has been hurt. Updates will come regularly as soon as information is released.