Crime & Safety

Doraville Bank Robber Sought by Police, FBI

Man robbed the NOA Bank on Buford Highway on Wednesday.

DORAVILLE, GA — Police and the FBI are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who robbed the NOA Bank on Buford Highway in Doraville on Wednesday.

At around 1:50 PM the man walked into the bank armed with a black handgun. He was wearing a black T-shirt, black pants, and a blue bandana covering his face.

An outside video surveillance camera captured the suspect walking up to the bank before he put the bandana on. He is described as a black male, skinny build, between the ages 18 and 30 and 5’6” to 5’7” tall.

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The suspect left the bank on foot and was last seen running across railroad tracks that run parallel to Buford Highway behind the bank. He ran into a wooded area toward an apartment complex off of Winters Park Drive.

Anyone who recognizes the armed bank robber or has information regarding this matter should contact the FBI Atlanta Field Office at (404) 679-9000 or contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).

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