FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUSPECTED ARMED SERIAL BANK ROBBERS SOUGHT BY FBI

Charlotte, NC – Unknown suspects have been linked to at least 6 bank robberies in the Greensboro area, and the FBI is requesting the public’s assistance.

The suspects are all identified as a black males, 25-35 years old, approximately 5’6”-5’11,” and between 160-170 pounds. The suspects often cover their faces or head, and one suspect repeatedly enters the bank brandishing a large semi-automatic handgun. According to witness statements and subsequent to each robbery, the suspects flee the bank in a vehicle, including: a black Honda Civic or Accord; a black SUV (possibly an Acura MDX); a brown or gold Honda Accord; and a light brown or gold Nissan Altima or Toyota Corolla. These suspects are considered to be armed and dangerous.

The following robbery locations and dates have been linked to the unknown suspects:

Patrick Henry National Bank, 4004 West Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, on July 19, 2006, at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Piedmont Aviation Credit Union , 4910 West Market Street, Greensboro, on August 18, 2006, at approximately 9:43 a.m.
Mid Carolina Bank , 5509-A West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, on September 27, 2006, at approximately 9:45 a.m.
First Citizens Bank , 4708 High Point Road, Greensboro, on November 10, 2006, at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Suntrust Bank , 612 College Road, Greensboro, on January 5, 2007, at approximately 9:15 a.m.
Suntrust Bank , 4636 West Market Street, Greensboro, on March 15, 2007, at approximately 1:45 p.m.

Anyone with information and/or the identity of the suspect is asked to call the North Carolina FBI at (704) 377-9200, or their nearest law enforcement office.

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