Crime & Safety

Armed Woman Attempts Robbery at Smyrna Bank

The Atlanta FBI is asking for the public's assistance identifying and locating the suspect.

A robbery was attempted Monday at a Smyrna bank and Atlanta FBI is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the woman responsible.

Investigators said a woman entered the located 2475 South Cobb Drive at around 11:45 a.m. Monday. She approached the teller and discreetly presented a demand note. When the teller did not respond the woman presented revolver-type weapon at the teller. After she received no response from the teller the woman left the building.

Investigators say the woman is in her mid- to late-30s. She is about 5-foot-5-inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. When she entered the bank she was wearing a black wig, an off-white sweater and black sunglasses.

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Anyone with information about the woman is asked to call Atlanta FBI at (404) 679-9000.

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