Yesterday, a bank robbery attempt was thwarted at a First Horizon Bank in Whitehaven. According to Action News 5, 36-year-old Remica Harris entered the bank, located at 4180 Elvis Presley Boulevard, and presented a note to the teller claiming she had a bomb and was demanding money. Despite the gravity of the threat, the teller chose not to acquiesce to the demand.
Harris's attempt to abscond with the cash failed, and she was forced to quickly leave the premises in a Hyundai Accent with a temporary tag. WREG reported that law enforcement, including the Memphis Police Department’s Safe Streets Task Force, alongside the Bartlett Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit and the Auto Theft Task Force, were able to swiftly track down and arrest the suspect without incident.
Details from FOX13 Memphis revealed that the arrest took place at a nearby shopping center located on South Plaza Drive. Harris's attempted heist was cut short due to the bank employees’ prompt response and the diligent efforts of the authorities in tracking her down posthaste.
