Crime & Safety
Forsyth Deputies Seeking Disguised Bank Robber
The robber wore a construction hard hat and what appeared to be a stocking on his face.
CUMMING, GA — Forsyth County authorities are hoping someone might recognize a bank robber, despite his disguise.
The man robbed the Foothills Community Bank in Cumming on Tuesday at about 12:30 p.m.
According to the sheriff's office, the disguised robber entered the bank, brandished a semi-automatic handgun and demanded cash from two cashiers inside.
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After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled the scene.
He was wearing what appeared to be a stocking on his face and a construction-style hard hat.
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The sheriff's office describes the robber as a black male, about 6' tall and about 35-40 years old, weighing 200-220 pounds.
The sheriff's office released security camera images of the robber on Friday.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to call (770) 886-2800 or to send the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office a private message online.
Photos courtesy Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
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