Police searching for masked suspect in NW Atlanta bank robbery

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Atlanta police are actively seeking public assistance in identifying a masked suspect involved in a robbery at the Citizens Trust Bank on December 4. The robbery took place in the afternoon when the suspect entered the bank on Martin Luther King Junior Drive, demanding cash from the tellers. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, he fled the scene on foot, heading east on MLK Jr. Drive. To aid in the investigation, law enforcement has released three photos taken from the bank's security footage, showing the masked individual during the crime.

A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for any information that leads to his arrest and indictment. The police hope that community engagement will help identify the suspect and bring him to justice. Anyone with information is urged to call the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at (404) 577-8477. This incident raises ongoing concerns about bank security and public safety in Atlanta's neighborhoods.

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