Several bandits strike Defiance County bank

5/2/2002

NEY, Ohio - Several people yesterday robbed The State Bank, 150 West Main St., here, of an undisclosed amount of money, Defiance County sheriff's deputies said.

The suspects, whose exact number was not released, entered the bank about 11:25 a.m., threatened a teller, obtained the money, and fled in a vehicle. No injuries were reported, deputies said.

It was not clear last night whether any weapons were seen.

The suspects were at large last night, and the incident remains under investigation. No other details were available.