The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has released a surveillance photo and video of the gunman entering Liberty State Bank Wednesday morning
Sheriff Patrick Ray is hoping the public can be of assistance in helping catch the robber.
As shown in the photo and video, the gunman was wearing a black jacket and hoodie as well as a mask . According to Sheriff Ray, the mask appears to be either a skull bandana or a neoprene face mask.
If you know of someone who owns this type of mask or bandana or if you are a business owner who has sold one recently, please contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department at 615-597-4935.
The gunman, believed to be a man, ran into the bank shortly after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, approached a female teller, and displayed a weapon. The teller complied with the robber’s demands and the gunman fled the bank with cash. No one was injured.
Another person in the bank at the time witnessed the crime and called authorities at 8:07 a.m.. The robber appeared to be a white male, five feet, six inches to five feet, ten inches in height, wearing a black jacket with a hoodie on it.
A deputy was on the scene within five minutes of the initial call. Alexandria Police Chief Chris Russell responded to assist.
The case remains under investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI.