Atlanta Bank Robbery Suspect: Reward Boosted to $25K
Atlanta authorities have escalated efforts to capture a suspect linked to a harrowing bank robbery incident that transpired last week. The unsettling event unfolded at the United Community Bank on Caroline Street NE, where a bank employee fell victim to a stabbing during an attempted robbery.
Reports indicate that the distressing episode took place around noon on November 20, prompting a swift response from law enforcement following alerts of a robbery and stabbing at the bank premises. Upon arrival, officers discovered an employee with a stab wound to the stomach.
According to investigators, the assailant, an unidentified male, forcibly entered the bank and proceeded to the employee area, demanding money from a staff member. When informed that no funds were accessible, the perpetrator resorted to violence, stabbing the employee before fleeing the scene.
The wounded employee was expeditiously transported to a medical facility for treatment and is anticipated to recuperate from the injuries sustained during the ordeal.
In a statement, a spokesperson for United Community Bank expressed profound dismay over the incident, emphasizing unwavering support for law enforcement in their pursuit of the perpetrator. The bank vowed to assist in ensuring the apprehension and prosecution of the individual responsible for the reprehensible act.
With the aim of expediting the apprehension process, authorities have augmented the reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect to $25,000. Sgt. Travis Williams, the Director of Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta, affirmed the commitment to seeking justice for the victim and safeguarding the community.
Williams stated, "We are resolutely dedicated to upholding justice for the victim and fostering community safety. The substantial increase in the reward is intended to incentivize individuals possessing crucial information to come forward."
