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Suspect Sought in Cary Bank Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2009

CARY, NCThe Town of Cary Police Department is asking for your help in apprehending a suspect who robbed the SunTrust Bank located inside the Harris Teeter grocery store at 2741 NC Highway 55 in Cary on December 17, 2009. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the suspect approached a teller, displayed what turned out to be a plastic toy handgun, and demanded money. Upon receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, he left the store in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25-30 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall, and 150 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, a blue knit hat, jeans, and possibly a light blue shirt.

Cary Crime Stoppers pays up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest. If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers at 226-CRIM(E) or contact Lieutenant Steve Fonke at (919) 462-2002. All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller's request.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS:

Lt. Steve Fonke, Criminal Investigations, (919) 468-2002
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951 or (919) 393-4383