Columbia Police Chief William H. “Skip” Holbrook announces the arrest of a 53-year-old man in connection with a bank robbery investigation.
Edward Harris (DOB: 7-23-1966) is charged with Entering a Bank with Intent to Steal and Kidnapping. 
Harris allegedly threatened a female clerk to give him money and not move during the robbery. The clerk complied with his demands. No one was injured during the crime which occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. today at the PNC Bank located at 701 Gervais Street.
Fourteen minutes later, Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers were able to locate Harris’ getaway vehicle at a gas station on Sunset Drive and detain three people, including Harris.
Two other individuals (male and female) were brought to CPD Headquarters for questioning; Investigators determined that they were not connected to the crime and therefore were not charged.
Upon Harris’ arrest, CPD officers recovered some of the stolen money and seized it as evidence in the case.
At this time, Harris is being taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC).
All persons arrested/charged are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.