'Husky' Thief Robbed Bank Inside Kroger In East Cobb: Police

MARIETTA, GA -- Police in Cobb County are looking for a "husky" thief who robbed a bank inside a grocery store Thursday in Marietta, authorities said. The man, described as an Asian male in his early to late 30s, walked into a Fifth Third Bank inside a Kroger in the 2100 block of Roswell Road.

In images taken from a security camera, the thief was wearing a black hoodie, a black “Washington Nationals” ball cap and jeans.

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Investigators said that man demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money from a bank employee.

With the money in hand, the perpetrator fled eastbound on foot through the Kroger parking lot, according to Cobb police spokesman Sgt. Dana Pierce.

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Cobb police are asking anyone with information about this armed robbery to call (770) 499-3945. Tipsters can also remain anonymous and possibly receive a reward of up to $2,000.00 by contacting greater Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477). Or…text CSA + your tip to CRIMES (274637). For further information please click on www.CrimeStoppersAtlanta.org.

Image via Cobb police