Police: Woman struck in head with ax during Southfield bank robbery

An ax-waving man who reportedly robbed a Southfield financial institution after which hit a feminine worker with the ax on Tuesday was arrested about an hour later, officers stated.

In keeping with the Southfield Police Division, the theft and assaults passed off on the PNC Financial institution shortly after 12.30 pm on 28720 Northwestern Freeway. The suspect is a 55-year-old resident of Southfield who reportedly entered the financial institution, demanded money after which after receiving a feminine worker within the head with the ax. He left in a car and was subdued simply after 1:30 pm close to Greenfield and Pleasure Roads in Detroit.

The workers of the hearth brigade has transferred the wounded lady to an space hospital the place she is talked about in a steady state, the police stated.

There appears to be no further risk to the general public, the police stated.

As a examine continues, everybody with extra details about the incident is requested to contact the Southfield Police Division on 248-796-5500 or crime stoppers on 1-800 discuss.

The police chief Elvin Barren is predicted to carry a press convention after a loading resolution has been made by the Oakland County workplace.

Initially printed: July 1, 2025 at 3.38 pm Edt