Man robs bank in Spiderman mask

Nov 20, 2015 - 12:04
Nov 20, 2015 - 12:16
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Man robs bank in Spiderman mask
Man in Spider-man mask robs bank

Gwinnett County authorities are asking the public for help identifying a man who robbed a bank wearing a Spiderman mask.

The robbery occured on Nov. 16th shortly after 1 p.m. police say a man walked into the Fidelity Bank at 4591 Peachthree Industrial Blvd. He is seen on camera wearing a Spider-man mask and holding what appeared to be a detonator in his hand. He also had something wrapped around his stomach that bank employees believed was a bomb.

Witnesses say he yelled "Everybody hand up," and asked employees to bag large bills in bags he provided.

Police say he then led the employees into another area in the bank before leaving out a back door. Surveillance video caught the suspect running away from the bank on South Berkely Lake Road, away from Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

He escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.

Here is the suspect's description:

  • Black Male
  • Unknown age
  • 5'06" to 5'08"
  • Average build to heavy
  • Dark green jacket
  • Black Pants
  • Spiderman mask
  • Khaki bucket hat

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the robbery unit at (770) 513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling