The Asheville Police Department is looking for a suspect in a Tunnel Road bank robbery yesterday afternoon.
Photo courtesy Asheville Police Department
The Asheville Police Department was called at about 1:36 p.m. in response to a robbery at the First Citizens Bank on 1201 Tunnel Road. According to the APD, no weapon was displayed and no one was injured. The suspected robber, seen above in a surveillance shot, wore dark clothing along with glasses and a hat. He is described as heavy-set and about 5’8”-5’10.”
The suspect left the building on foot and headed east. Anyone with information about the robbery is advised to contact police at 252-1110 or Crime Stoppers at 255-5050.
5 thoughts on “Police investigating East Asheville bank robbery”
wow, he managed to look like every single dude in Asheville!
Did the “hipster” who robbed Home Trust Bank in downtown gain 30 lbs. ?
Hint for tracking this non-disguised genius down——— don’t spend much time in areas frequented by folks with IQs above 75 or so.
Who knew it was so easy to successfully rob a bank?
If I worked at a bank or convenience store, I would insist on seeing some form of weapon before I would even think of handing over any cash.