Crime & Safety

Summerville Bank Robbery Suspect Also Hit West Columbia Bank

Suspect hits two S.C. banks in two weeks.

SUMMERVILLE β€” Two weeks after allegedly robbing a West Columbia bank, an unidentified suspect donned the same beige T-shirt, green cap and sunglasses to allegedly rob a Summerville bank.Β 

Summerville Police confirmed the suspect of Tuesday's First Citizens Bank robbery in Summerville is the same suspect of the Jan. 15 BB&T robbery in West Columbia, according to Live 5 News.Β 

Police issued pictures and requests for information on the robbery Tuesday.Β 

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The suspect is described as over 6-feet tall and around 250 pounds.Β 

If you have information on this man,Β call the Summerville Police Department at 843-851-4100, West Columbia Police Department atΒ 803-794-0721 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.Β 

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