Police released a security camera photo of the suspect in Monday’s Carolinas Telco credit union robbery.
Updated 9pm
A man with a black handgun robbed the Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union on West Catawba Avenue Monday afternoon, fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money in a car that may have been parked behind the nearby Shops at Fresh Market.
Police said the call came in around 2:36pm about a robbery at the branch, at 20221 W. Catawba Ave., near the entrance to the Fresh Market shopping center, opposite Liverpool Parkway.
Officers found a bicycle near the robbery scene along with a small amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches, bald with a white and blue ball cap, beige pants and dark coat. Police did not have a description of the getaway car.
Police are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call North Mecklenburg CrimeStoppers at 704-896-STOP (7867) or contact the police department directly at 704-892-7773. Tips also may be provided online at www.corneliuspd.org.
Police initially were searching for a suspect, but as of 3:45pm no search was underway.
Police on the scene said no one was hurt in the incident. It wasn’t known how much money was taken in the robbery.
Officers talked behind the Shops at Fresh Market as police investigated inside the credit union branch. (David Boraks/CorneliusNews.net)
