EDOM, Texas — Two people accused of robbing an East Texas bank Friday morning have been arrested.

According to the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, the armed robbery happened around 9:30 a.m. at the First State Bank of Ben Wheeler, located in Edom. The sheriff's office received a description of the suspect vehicle and the man and woman who were believed to be the suspects.

Later on, that vehicle was found at its registered address in the Ben Wheeler community. Upon arrival, deputies found two people who matched the descriptions given by those who worked at the bank, the VCSO said.

Both were arrested and there were no reported injuries during this incident, the sheriff's office said.

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