Saturday, August 25, 2007

Police Arrest Two-Time Bank Robber

On Friday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detectives arrested 38-year old Calvert Edwin Williams in connection with two recent bank robberies:

  • 08/20/07: Wachovia Bank, 1500 Westinghouse Blvd.
  • 08/23/07: First Charter Bank, Hwy 51 at Lawyers Rd.

Detectives identified similarities in the way the robberies were committed and had similar descriptions of the suspect from both robberies.

CMPD detectives worked with Mint Hill Police, the FBI and other jurisdictions to develop information about the robberies and suspect. Police say the investigation is continuing and could result in more charges as additional information is developed.