First Citizens Bank Robbed on Christmas Eve

Shortly after noon on Christmas Eve, the First Citizens Bank located at 4325 Randolph Rd., was robbed by a black male. Police say the suspect approached the teller, threatened the use of a gun and demanded money. The teller complied and gave the suspect money from her cash drawer. The suspect then left the bank through the front doors.

The suspect is described as a black male, 35-40 years old, 5'10-6'2, 160-200 lbs. He was described as having “bad skin,” either acne scarring or burn marks on the lower portion of his face below the eyes.

The suspect was last seen wearing black jeans and a black jacket with light colored areas on the left sleeve and lower back. He was wearing a black baseball cap with a light colored circular emblem on the front depicting the cartoon character "Stewie Griffin." The suspect may have fled the scene in a black or dark colored, older model vehicle, possibly a Mazda.

If you have any information, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.