One person has been arrested and charged for a robbery that took place this morning at the Republic Bank on Euclid Avenue.
On November 29, 2022, at 10:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Republic Bank in the 600 block of Euclid Ave for a robbery with the suspect still present. Upon arrival, the suspect exited the bank holding a metallic object and said he had a gun. Officers determined that the object was not a firearm and an officer deployed their Taser. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for Taser-related injuries.
The suspect was later identified as Stephen Conover, 26. Conover was charged with 1st degree robbery and is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app available at www.p3tips.com.