Friday, March 15, 2002

FBI agens are still looking for three men who robbed a Newnan bank Tuesday.

Special Agent in Charge Theodore Jackson of the Atlanta Field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation said at approximately 11a.m., the Bank of America located at 60 Bullsboro Road, Newnan, Georgia 30263 was robbed by three, armed black males.

The three robbers entered the bank brandishing weapons and vaulted the teller counter. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency, the robbers then exited the bank in a stolen automobile.

One bank robber is described as a black male, approximately 5'5" - 5'7" tall, with a medium build, grayish/green eyes, in his late twenties and weighing approximately 150-155 pounds. The bank robber was wearing a dark bandana type of head covering with a black mask covering his face and black jeans. He was also wearing a black vinyl or leather coat. This subject was carrying a handgun.

The second subject was also wearing a black head covering and mask, black hooded sweatshirt and white tennis shoes.

He was described as a black male, approximately 5'8" - 5'11" tall, with a medium build and weighing approximately 160-170 pounds. This subject was carrying a bag and a handgun. The third subject was wearing a black ski mask, black coat, black jeans, black shoes and black gloves. He was described as a black male, approximately 6'2" tall, in his late twenties to early thirties and weighing approximately 190-210 pounds. This subject was also carrying a handgun.

Anyone having information concerning the identity of this individual is requested to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation Bank Robbery Squad at 404- 679-9000 or the Newnan Police Department at 770- 254-2355. A reward is being offered. All information will be kept confidential.


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