Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, 28-year-old Raleigh Haney was taken into custody after an attempted robbery at the First Horizon Bank on East 23rd Street.
At 1:58 p.m., officers responded to a robbery call at the bank. Upon arrival, they learned that a witness had followed the suspect to the Chatt Inn on East 23rd Street and saw him enter a hotel room. Officers quickly located and detained the suspect.
CPD’s Robbery Unit launched an investigation, which revealed that Haney entered the bank wearing a red bandanna and holding what appeared to be a gun. He demanded money and instructed everyone to get on the ground.
During the incident, a security guard discharged her firearm in Haney’s direction but did not hit him. Haney then confronted the guard, stating, “I want my money and I will be back,” before leaving the scene.
A witness later saw Haney entering the hotel room, leading to his arrest. Robbery charges have been filed, and Haney was transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.