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Jersey City Bank Robbed; Alleged Suspect in Custody

Jersey City New Jersey

Authorities have a person in custody, suspected of robbing the a Provident Bank in Jersey City this afternoon. 

According to initial reports, the man who police believe robbed the bank shortly before 1 p.m., was arrested in the area of Bergen and Bentley Avenues after he allegedly used a public bus as his getaway vehicle.

It is not clear at this time, if suspect was armed at the time of the robbery. 

Story will be update as we obtain additional information.