A New Year’s Eve Bank Robbery In Abingdon Virginia Is Under Investigation. It Happened At Carter Bank And Trust On West Main Street. The Masked Robber Handed The Teller A Note Demanding Money And Claiming He Had A Gun. No Weapon Was Ever Presented. The Suspect Is Described As Approximately 5’10” And Slightly Overweight. He’s Believed To Be In A Dark Colored Station Wagon. Anyone With Information Should Contact Police.
The Suspect Was Wearing Dark Gloves, A Dark Colored Zip Up Hoodie, Dark Pants With A Light Colored Stripe On Each Leg, And Dark Athletic Shoes. Most Remarkable Is The Mask The Suspect Used. The Mask Resembles A, “Dia De Los Muerto,” Or “Day Of The Dead” Mask. It Is Predominantly White With A Single Elastic Strap That Fits Around The Head. The Mask Has Several Bright Colored Features That May Include Gold Or Yellow. The Suspect Is Between 5’9” And 5’11” And Heavy Set. He Does Not Appear To Be Physically Fit, And May Be Slightly Overweight. In Addition, He Walks With An Odd Gait, As If He Has A Previous Leg/Knee Injury.
