| By Bob Weaver
12:30 PM - A disheveled man reportedly entered the Trader's Bank in Spencer about noon today, with early reports indicating he had a gun or knife, unconfirmed.
Bank officers called law enforcement and the man fled through a back door.
Early reports did not indicate the man was involved in holding-up the bank, but shortly a search was on for what appeared to be a hold-up.
Spencer Police, State Police and the Roane County Sheriff's Department quickly responded to the bank, located on the corner of Main and Market Streets.
Bank employees said a man had a cut on his hand.
The suspect was wearing a gray t-shirt, was wearing blue jeans, and had a tattoo on his left forearm.
A report said the man entered a nearby barber shop, removing his t-shirt, after which he apparently fled.
Officers converged to the corner of Market St. and Bartlett Avenue about 12:30 p.m., with some sources saying the man was apprehended.
Authorities are now interviewing Traders Bank employees.
More to follow.
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