Just before lunch on Wednesday, a woman walked into a Wells Fargo branch in Atlanta, handed a teller a note demanding cash, and walked out with more than $4,000, according to police. Investigators say no one was hurt, but the suspect managed to slip away before officers arrived.
According to 11Alive, the woman entered the bank at about 11:30 a.m., passed the teller a note demanding money, then left with the cash. The outlet reports that investigators later released still images and surveillance video that show the suspect inside the branch. The story was filed by Reeves Jackson.
Police Share Surveillance Video, Ask For Tips
The Atlanta Police Department has circulated the surveillance images to the public and is asking for help putting a name to the face. Per the Atlanta Police Department, anyone with information can remain anonymous, and Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta may offer a reward of up to $5,000 if a tip leads to an arrest and indictment. Detectives are warning the public not to approach the suspect and to contact police instead.
What Investigators Are Not Saying Yet
So far, investigators have not released a detailed description of the suspect or a confirmed direction of travel after she left the bank. They have instead urged potential witnesses to closely review the released footage for anything that might help move the case forward. As reported by 11Alive, the images are credited to the Atlanta Police Department, and investigators say the Robbery Unit is actively following leads. Police add that anyone who saw the woman inside or near the bank should contact detectives.
How To Get A Tip To Crime Stoppers
Those who have information but want to stay in the background can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by calling 404‑577‑TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Officials stress that members of the public should not try to confront the woman themselves and should instead pass any details to investigators. Tips that lead to charges may qualify for the reward described by the agency.
