Crime & Safety

Sandy Springs Police Investigating Bank Robbery

The suspect allegedly passed a note to a teller demanding money at Wells Fargo on New Northside Drive Friday afternoon.

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Detectives with the Sandy Springs Police Department are investigating a robbery that took place Friday afternoon at a banking institution.

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The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. July 24 at Wells Fargo, which is located at 5555 New Northside Drive.

Sgt. Forrest Bohannon, spokesperson with Sandy Springs police, said the suspect allegedly passed a note to the teller demanding money.

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That suspect is described as a white man in his 30s, about 5’4’’ tall and possibly weighs between 180 and 200 pounds. He was dressed in jeans, a dark long sleeved shirt and a blue ball cap.

An undetermined amount of cash was taken, and no weapon was displayed during the robbery, Bohannon stated.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911. 

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Photo credits: Sandy Springs Police

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