THOMASVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS MEDIA RELEASE

CASE REPORT NUMBER: 2014-002162

Check one: Date/Time: Distributed:

X Original

Update

Investigation

Wanted

04/29/2014 at 11:28 a.m. X Yes No /

Release Prepared By: Sgt. B.L. Saintsing Distributed by: Sgt. B.L. Saintsing

Type of Incident:

Bank Robbery
04/29/2014 at 9:15 a.m.

Date and Time of Incident: Location:

First Bank, 22 Winston Street, Thomasville, NC 27360

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at 9:15 a.m., Thomasville officers responded to First Bank in reference to a robbery. A man walked into the First Bank at 22 Winston Salem St. about 9:11 a.m. displaying a firearm and demanded money. The suspect was given an undisclosed amount of money and left the bank on foot. Police found an exploded burgundy dye pack with money in the roadway near the intersection of Winston Street and Highland Avenue. Police believe the person responsible for robbing the bank is coated in dye. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a light grey or white sweatshirt, dark hoodie, and a ball cap underneath the hoodie. Witnesses stated the suspect was about 5-feet 9-inches tall and between 30 to 40 years of age. No employees or customers were injured during the robbery. Anyone with information is asked to call Thomasville Police at 336-475-4286 or Crime Stoppers at 336-476-8477.

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Police Department Contact(s) Name: Name: Sgt. B.L. Saintsing Phone: Phone: 336-475-4286

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