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Randolph County Sheriff seeks public’s assistance to identify bank robbery suspect

Bank robbery suspect (photos provided by Randolph County Sheriff's Office)

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Beverly branch of Citizens Bank of West Virginia, according to a press release from Sheriff Mark Brady.

The suspect is a white male who was wearing a black baseball cap with a white or light colored Under Armour logo, black facemask, sunglasses, yellow safety vest with orange and reflective stripes, gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and gray tennis shoes.

Vehicle of interest (photo provided by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office)

A vehicle of interest is identified as a 2007-2013 Chevrolet crew cab pickup truck, burgundy in color, tow mirrors, black fender flares and a black or missing Chevrolet emblem on the front grill.

The West Virginia State Police, Elkins Police Department and Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force are assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office at 304-636-2111 or 304-636-2000 after hours/weekends. Tips can also be emailed to tips@rcsowv.org.

The suspect was armed at the time of the robbery. If observed do not approach and call 911.

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