On Thursday, March 18th, at approximately 3:12 pm, the Newton Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery at Truist / BB&T located at 12 N. Main Ave. Upon
arrival, officers were advised that a suspect entered the bank and presented a teller with a black bag and demanded money. The suspect also presented a firearm to the teller while
demanding money. The teller complied with the suspect’s demands then returned the bag. The suspect left the bank and was last seen running north on Main Avenue. The suspect
possibly left the area in a gray four door Hyundai sedan with a sunroof.
Suspect description:
• Black male approximately 6’0″ – 6”2″
• Approximately 200 lbs. – 220 lbs.
• Black coat with a hood pulled down low on his face
• Black mask
• Black gloves
• Blue jeans
• Black shoes
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Lt. David Coffman at 828-695-4264 or dcoffman@newtonnc.gov.
This case is still under investigation by the Newton Police Department.
Suspect Sought
