Man guilty of robbing Hillsdale County bank

5/19/2001

HILLSDALE - A 31-year-old man has been convicted of robbing a Hillsdale County bank in December.

Lee Bradford, 31, was found guilty of the robbery, using a handgun during the robbery, and being a felon in possession of a handgun.

A Hillsdale Circuit Court jury deliberated for 2 1/2 hours before returning its verdict Thursday evening.

He stole more than $15,000 and fled on an all-terrain vehicle. He will be sentenced on July 2.