APD offers reward to find bank robber angry at teller for not having enough money in drawer

The Atlanta Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a man whom they say robbed an Ameris Bank branch on July 5.

The suspect entered the bank at around 11 a.m. He walked up to the counter, handed a note to the teller and demanded money from the drawer.

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The note stated, “Remain calm. Pass this note back to me. Give me 20s, 50s,100s and10s from your station. No alarms following directions (and) safety for all. Have a nice day, thanks,” according to the report.

The report stated that the teller did not have any money at her counter, so she asked a co-worker to give her money. The suspect then jumped over the counter, grabbed the drawer and became angry at the teller for not having enough money in the drawer.

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The suspect grabbed a handful of money from the drawer, and threw the drawer on the ground, before leaving the bank, the report said.

Authorities describe him as a bald white man in his 40s with blue eyes.

He wore a black shirt with the letter “W” written in white on the right side of the shirt, blue jeans and white tennis shoes.

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According to APD, the suspect stole $2,559 from the bank.

APD is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.

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