Credit Union Robbed

CMPD and federal authorities are looking for a suspect who robbed a credit union in southwest Charlotte on Wednesday morning. Photos of the robbery suspect, taken by a surveillance camera at the Carolinas Telco Credit Union, showed what appeared to be a woman wearing a long brown wig. But, police said, it is possible the bank robber was a man, dressed as a female.

The robbery happened around 11:10 a.m. at the credit union, 2600 Sharon Road West. Police say the suspect demanded and got money from a teller.

The suspect was described as being in his or her late teens or early 20's, about 5 feet 9 tall, and 130 pounds with a slim build. The suspect was wearing a brown wig with straight hair; a striped button-down shirt; a blue jean skirt; and lace-up knee-high boots.

Police say the suspect escaped in a gray-colored Dodge Magnum station wagon. The interior of the vehicle might have red dye stains. Police also say there might have been two other people in the getaway vehicle.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, at (704) 334-1600.

Source: The Charlotte Observer