Helicopter helps Columbus police capture bank robber

COLUMBUS, OH – On November 30, 2021 at 2:58pm, the Columbus Police aircrew comprised of Sgt. Michael Smith and Officer Glenn Keeton were dispatched to the PNC Bank at 2060 Lockbourne Rd. on a report of a bank robbery.

The aircrew arrived overhead within 2 minutes and began searching the area for the described suspect. The aircrew searched an area near the 1400 block of Marion Rd. and located a male milling around a dumpster. The aircrew guided ground units (patrol officers) to this location where they detained him.

Patrol officers located the stolen cash in the suspect’s coat and pockets.

The suspect, 61-year-old Gregory Carter, was arrested without incident and charged with Aggravated Robbery.

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