A routine Wednesday morning in downtown Hillsborough turned into a full-on bank robbery investigation after a man walked into the First National Bank on South Churton Street just after 9 a.m., demanded cash from a teller and took off with the money, authorities say. WRAL reported that police have not said how much cash was taken and that no one inside the bank was injured.
According to a Town of Hillsborough news release, the robbery happened at the bank’s branch at 237 S. Churton St. Investigators say the suspect was dressed to stay anonymous, wearing jeans, a navy hoodie, black shoes, gray gloves, a dark fishing hat, sunglasses and a black neck gaiter.
Police have released a surveillance image of the man and are asking the public to help put a name to the face. CBS17 and other local outlets have shared the photo and the department’s call for tips as investigators work to track the suspect down.
Additional coverage from stations including WYFF has amplified the search, highlighting the suspect’s layered clothing and face coverings that make the image clear enough to study but tricky for quick identification.
How to help
If you recognize the man in the surveillance photo or saw anything suspicious near the bank Wednesday morning, contact Investigator Vidal Morales at 919-296-9571 or use the town’s online contact form. Anonymous tips can be left at 919-296-9555 or sent through the See It, Say It, Send It app, according to the Town of Hillsborough.
What police say is next
Hillsborough police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
