A coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies led to the swift arrest of a bank robbery suspect in Newnan, Georgia. The Newnan Police Department reported a robbery at Ameris Bank located at 102 Newnan Crossing Bypass last Friday morning. According to the official press release, a male assailant handed a note declaring his intent to rob the establishment before escaping with an undisclosed sum of money.
The Newnan Police Department responded quickly, with officers arriving minutes after the call to secure the scene and gather information. Details about the operation are often kept private to protect investigative techniques. A vehicle and suspect description shared with neighboring jurisdictions aided in the search. The suspect, identified as 64-year-old Mack Carr, was arrested in Roanoke, Alabama, about an hour and a half after the incident.
Authorities in Roanoke, AL, collaborating with Newnan police, confirmed the identity of the offender. Carr is detained at the Randolph County, AL jail pending robbery charges and eventual extradition to Coweta County. The collaboration between Newnan PD and neighboring departments from Lagrange, Roanoke, and the Coweta County Sheriff's Office has been recognized for its effectiveness in apprehending the suspect.
Local businesses contributed to the investigation by providing immediate access to surveillance footage, which Newnan detectives used to share an accurate description of the suspect. The police acknowledged the businesses for their cooperation, which aided in the swift apprehension of Carr. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with information about the robbery to contact Sgt. Nathan McNamara or Lt. Chris Robinson. City communications manager Aimee Hadden is handling media inquiries. No press conference has been scheduled regarding the robbery at this time.
