2 people arrested in connection with alleged bank robbery in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Two people were arrested in Nashville Wednesday after the Lexington Police Department said they were connected to a May 21 bank robbery in Lexington.

According to police, around 4:20 p.m. on May 21, officers were called to the Forcht Bank on Southland Drive in Lexington for a robbery. Two people allegedly entered the bank and “demanded money” before leaving the premises.

After investigating, the department said detectives were able to identify Markwez Wynn and Stephen Hampton, 26, and they were subsequently arrested Wednesday in Nashville by the FBI and Nashville Metropolitan Police in connection with the robbery.

According to the department, Wynn and Hampton have both been charged with “robbery in the first degree” and are reportedly awaiting extradition to Fayette County.

“Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600,” a statement from the department said. “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 at www.p3tips.com.”