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@MCSOInTheKnow
Today at 12:45 p.m., deputies were called to a robbery at the Umpqua Bank located at 113 N Main Street in Jefferson. Deputies are working with agents from the FBI to determine what transpired during the robbery. Deputies do not believe there is any immediate danger to the public. The FBI is the lead investigating agency and any additional details will be released by their office.