Police arrested a man who they believe is tied to two armed robberies. Police say he wielded a sword during both robberies.

A TFC bank was robbed on Tuesday just before noon. Witnesses said the suspect ran from the bank and into a nearby apartment complex. An 11 News crew on scene saw officers and canines swarm the complex in the 4300 block of Morning Sun Avenue. That is just 400 feet from the bank that was robbed. Police believe the suspect ran straight to the complex after robbing the bank.

Police found items related to the robbery at the apartment complex including a large amount of cash. Detectives were able to identify the suspect as Anthony Hammond. During the investigation, police tied Hammond to another robbery that happened on December 12th at a nearby grocery store. Hammond also used a sword in that robbery, according to police.

Hammond was charged in both aggravated robberies and booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center.