UPDATE: Bank Robbery Suspect Identified; Arrest Warrant Out

Lexington Police obtained an arrest warrant for John M. Nation, 25, in connection with the armed robbery of a Central Bank branch at 2233 Richmond Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Investigators said just before 4:00 p.m., Nation walked into the bank, approached a teller, showed a handgun and demanded cash.

Police said after getting the money, Nation took off in a white, Toyota 4-Runner.

Anyone with information about Nation’s whereabouts was asked to call Lexington Police at 859-258-3600 or 859-258-3700 or Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020.

To submit a tip via cell phone, text: "tips2020" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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