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 1500 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina (NC).

On August 20, 2007, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a lone male entered the bank and presented a bank robbery demand note to one of the bank tellers. The demand note indicated that that the suspect was armed; however, no weapon was observed or displayed during the course of the robbery. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled the area. It is not known at this time if the suspect fled the area on foot or in a motor vehicle.

The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’11 in height, weighing about 200 pounds, and 25 – 30 years of age. At the time of the robbery, the suspect was wearing a black t-shirt, dark pants, and a black cap with white stripes and the letters “NC” embroidered into the front of the hat.

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 is releasing the attached 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.

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