FBI: At 11:53 am, the SunTrust Bank, located at 4441 The Plaza was robbed. Three males exited a champagne colored Dodge Durango SUV and entered the bank via a rear entrance. It is believed that another individual remained behind in the SUV while the robbery took place. All of the suspects entered the bank armed with semi-automatic pistols and/or revolvers. The suspects went behind the bank counter and removed money from the teller drawers.
The suspects then fled the scene in the SUV with an undisclosed amount of money. Thirty minutes to one hour later, the SUV was discovered abandoned approximately two blocks from the bank. Subsequent investigation determined that the SUV had been reported stolen in Charlotte on August 26, 2007.
The three suspects who entered the bank were described as being black males, two of whom were about 5’9” to 5'10” in height and one of whom was about 5’3” to 5'4” in height. All three males obscured their appearances with white head coverings. No shots were fired during the robbery.
The three suspects who entered the bank were described as being black males, two of whom were about 5’9” to 5'10” in height and one of whom was about 5’3” to 5'4” in height. All three males obscured their appearances with white head coverings. No shots were fired during the robbery.
Following the robbery, Medic transported one of the bank customers was to a nearby hospital for examination for a possible stress-induced condition. Otherwise, no one was injured during the robbery.
Investigators from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the FBI Charlotte Safe Streets Task Force responded to the robberies and are still investigating. Anyone with information regarding the robbery is requested to contact the FBI at (704) 377-9200. -More
Investigators from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the FBI Charlotte Safe Streets Task Force responded to the robberies and are still investigating. Anyone with information regarding the robbery is requested to contact the FBI at (704) 377-9200. -More