U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Charlotte, North Carolina 28285

FBI CHARLOTTE, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Contact:  Special Agent Newsom Summerlin
(704) 331-4565

PRESS RELEASE
August 13, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FBI SEEKING PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING
THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR A RECENT BANK ROBBERY

Charlotte, NC  –  The FBI Charlotte Safe Streets Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual who is responsible for the recent robbery of the Wachovia Bank located at 6228 Idlewild Road, Charlotte,  North Carolina (NC).  On August 13, 2007, at approximately 9:50 a.m.,  a lone male armed with a semi-automatic pistol entered the bank and ordered the bank’s customers and employees to the floor of the bank.  The suspect then went to three of the teller windows and demanded money.  After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled the area on foot.

The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’5” – 5’7” in height, medium build, and 35 – 40 years of age.  At the time of the robbery, the suspect was wearing a black ski mask, black sunglasses, a black shirt, black pants, and black gloves. 

Investigators from the FBI Charlotte Safe Streets Task Force and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the robbery and are still investigating. 

The FBI Charlotte Safe Streets Task Force anticipates releasing at a later date images from the bank’s surveillance system to help further identify the suspect.  Anyone with information regarding this case is requested to contact the FBI at (704) 377-9200.

Press releases are available within 48 hours of release on the website for the FBI Charlotte Field Office at charlotte.fbi.gov.