Arrest Made Following Bank Robbery In Braintree

A suspect is in custody following a bank robbery in Braintree.

Braintree Police say that at 10:43 a.m. Friday they received a report from an employee at the Eastern Bank on Granite St. that they were robbed at gunpoint.

Officers who responded to the scene were then told that a person matching the suspect’s description was seen running across the street and entering the wood line near 639 Granite St.

A “lock-out” was placed at Braintree High School as a precaution.

Police say a perimeter was established and K9 and air resources were brought in to assist with the search.

A person exiting the wood line was arrested shortly before 11 a.m. and police say they are likely to press charges.

They also add that there is no “on-going threat to the public,” and that the suspect’s name isn’t being released at this time.