Anaheim police surround BMO building after bank robbery

Anaheim police surrounded a BMO building after a bank robbery Wednesday afternoon.

Officers positioned themselves at every corner of the building and closed a nearby intersection at E. Palma Avenue and Lakeview Avenue.

The suspect held at least one person hostage during the altercation. Officers led the two out of the bank around 6 p.m. Anaheim police arrested at least one suspect.

The FBI knew about the situation but allowed the Anaheim police to take the lead.

The bank robbery began around 4:40 p.m. Investigators said the suspect quickly took a person hostage when officers arrived.

The victim suffered no injuries.