Suspect in Custody in Frankfort Robbery
NOTE: This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more information is available.
UPDATE: 08/01/2022 0937 Sources are confirming that the original incident was an armed robbery on Acme Road in Frankfort. No information has yet been officially released, including whether there were any injuries. Police are actively searching for at least one suspect in the case.
Authorities say that there will be "a strong police presence" in the area for some time and the public is advised to avoid active search areas near Acme Road and along Route 5 in the area of Schuyler and Frankfort at this time.
Original Story:
Several police agencies are on the scene searching for a suspect or suspects in an incident that took place earlier this morning in Frankfort.
Several law enforcement officers are searching an area off of Route 5 in Herkimer County. Police cannot yet confirm the nature of the activity. Multiple agencies are involved including New York State Police, the Herkimer County Sheriff's Office, and Frankfort Police Department.
Persons with information that may be helpful to the investigation are asked to call police Anonymous calls, e-mail, and messages may also be left with Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers by calling: 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS), by visiting www.mohawkvalleycrimestoppers.com, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app. All information received by Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers is 100% confidential.
[AUTHOR'S NOTE: At the time of this posting no arrest has been made. However, should that chance, and regardless of any statements or photographs regarding potential evidence presented or accusations alleged, the reader is reminded that all suspects and arrested persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. At the time of this posting no additional information is available.]