Armed robbery of Wells Fargo leads to cross town pursuit

An armed robbery of a Wells Fargo at Sunrise and Kolb led to a police pursuit and search in midtown Wednesday afternoon.

Deputies have arrested 49-year-old Jason Wells in connection with the robbery.

Ryan Inglett with the Pima County Sheriff's Department says the suspect went into the Wells Fargo, showed a gun and demanded money. He left with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Witnesses told detectives that Wells was wearing a disguise that included a safety vest, a surgical mask, and a wig. 

After the robbery, Wells fled in a black Jeep Cherokee and headed toward the area of Mabel and Country Club.

Deputies located the vehicle that matched the description and the license plate returned to a stolen car.

Deputies tried to stop the vehicle and Wells and another suspect fled the car on foot. 

Jason Wells was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, unlawful use of means of transportation and unlawful flight from law enforcement.

Deputies are still investigating the identity of the second suspect. 

Deputies investigating armed robbery at Wells Fargo on Sunrise & Kolb. One suspect, possibly two. Search continues in midtown @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/4KnxuPAwbc

— Whitney Clark (@whitneyclarktv) October 26, 2016

Bank robbery in foothills led PCSO to midtown neigh active search @kgun9 @whatsuptucson pic.twitter.com/Vu2eObU2JZ

— Chris Miracle (@ChrisMiracle7) October 26, 2016