A 30-year-old Carbondale man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly attempting an armed robbery at the Bank of Carbondale.

Darrell L. Hendricks, of 911 North Marion St., was armed with a knife and still inside the bank when Carbondale police arrived after responding to the call at 12:59 p.m., according to the police report.

Officers were able to enter the bank, subdue Hendricks and arrest him without incident, police said.

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Hendricks, who is being held at the Jackson County Jail in Murphysboro, was charged with armed robbery and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

No injuries to bank personnel or customers were reported.

The bank, located at 216 E. Main St., closed for a short time while police interviewed witnesses and employees present during the incident. Vice President of the Bank of Carbondale, Rhonda Hartman, could not be reached for comment.