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The original item was published from 10/11/2012 6:54:24 PM to 10/21/2012 12:05:02 AM.

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Posted on: October 11, 2012

[ARCHIVED] Roanoke County Police Ask for Help Identifying Bank Robber

The Roanoke County Police Department is hoping images taken from a surveillance camera will help lead to the identity and arrest of the man who robbed a local bank late this afternoon.

The robbery occurred approximately 4:50 p.m. at the SunTrust Bank located at 7227 Williamson Rd. The man entered the bank, presented a note to the teller, and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect did not display a weapon.

The suspect is a white male, approximately 5-foot-8 with a reddish-colored beard. He was wearing sunglasses, a dark blue University of Virginia ball cap, a light blue or gray colored work shirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roanoke County Emergency Communications Center at 540-562-3265.

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