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2 bank robberies reported in Salisbury; 1 suspect in custody, police say

Rose Velazquez
The Daily Times
Police are investigating a robbery at a PNC Bank on Route 13 in Salisbury on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Police have taken the suspect responsible for at least one of Tuesday's Salisbury bank robberies into custody.

The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office said Bobby Lee Hornsby Jr., 38, was arrested after a pursuit that ended on Route 50 near White Lowe Road. 

The first robbery, at 11 a.m. at the PNC Bank at 1512 S. Salisbury Blvd. in Salisbury, was confirmed by the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office. 

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The second occurred less than two hours later at the Hebron Savings Bank at 1008 W. Main St. Roughly half an hour later, Salisbury police posted to social media that a suspect was in custody.

Law enforcement is investigating both bank robberies, but have not said yet whether the incidents are related. 

Sheriff Mike Lewis said the armed robbery at the PNC Bank was called in at about 11 a.m. and deputies responded to the scene.

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Police are investigating a robbery at a PNC Bank on Route 13 in Salisbury on Tuesday, Dec. 5.