Suspect Uses Air Filter as Cover Up in Bank Robbery

Authorities are looking for a man suspected of robbing a bank in South Forsyth County Monday morning after he approached a bank employee and asked for the money in the vault, officials said in a news release. 

“He did not produce or threaten to use a weapon during the robbery,” said Investigator Matt Runion with the Criminal Investigations Division.

The robbery occurred around 10:10 a.m. at Best Bank located inside of the Kroger at 2325 Bethelview Road. The suspect escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.

He is described as a Hispanic man with a husky build, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, has noticeable acne scars and speaks with no accent. He was last seen wearing a blue dress shirt, dark jeans and a yellow or orange jacket with a stripe going down the right side of the jacket.

The suspect used an air filter to conceal his face and was wearing gloves and carrying a toolbox, according to Investigator Runion.

He was last seen walking towards the intersection of Bethelview Road and Canton Highway and is believed to have left the scene in a vehicle.

Anyone who may recognize the person in the photos or may have any information about the bank robbery, please contact Investigator Matt Runion at 678-513-5864 or by calling 770-781-2200 or 770-781-3087 (after hours).

A person can provide information anonymously by calling the Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 770-888-7308.