BRAINTREE, Mass. (WLNE) — Police responded to Eastern Bank in Braintree Friday morning for reports of an armed robbery.

An employee of the Granite Street bank reported the robbery at 10:43 a.m. Multiple patrol units and detectives responded to the scene.

A suspect matching the description given to authorities was seen running down Granite Street toward a wooded area by witnesses.

As a result, Braintree High School was put on lockdown as a precaution.

K9s and air support were used by police in the search for the suspect.

A suspect was apprehended at approximately 11 a.m. as he exited the wood line onto West Street.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to the public.