Man escapes with thousands after robbing PNC Bank in northeast Atlanta

Police are searching for a man who robbed a PNC Bank in northeast Atlanta Wednesday afternoon.

No one was injured in the robbery, which happened about 2:40 p.m. at the branch at 2450 Piedmont Road, according to Atlanta police

And investigators have released a surveillance photo of the suspect, hoping someone will recognize and help identify him.

Investigators said the suspect passed a note to the teller demanding $5000 in cash.

After receiving more than $3000 in cash, he fled the location on foot and was last seen heading north on Piedmont Road, police spokesman Officer John Chafee said.

He is described as a white male in his late 30’s to early 40’s and weighing about 160 pounds. The man, who is 5 feet, 7 inches to 5 feet, 8 inches tall, was wearing a red sweat shirt, light color blue jeans and a dark skull cap.

Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to contact Atlanta Police Commercial Robbery Investigators at (404) 546-4255 or Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477.

2450 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA
33.823001861572 ; -84.367668151855

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