Newport News police believe one man is connected to two bank robberies.
The suspect in both robberies is described as a white man, between 45 and 60-years-old, standing between 5'5" and 5'8," and between 150 and 180 pounds. He has grey hair, grey facial hair, heavy wrinkles, and foul body order.
The first robbery was at the Wells Fargo Bank at 11006 Warwick Boulevard on October 18, 2018 at 9:52 a.m. He handed the teller a note demanding cash and then gave her two grocery bags. The teller complied and filled the bags with money.
The suspect wore a burnt-orange Redskins baseball cap, tan jacket, blue jeans, white shoes, sunglasses with orange lenses and gloves.
On October 23, 2018 at 9:26 a.m. white man fitting the same description entered the Bay Port Credit Union at 8000 Marshall Avenue. He again passed a note to a teller demanding money and provided two grocery bags. The teller complied with the request.
The suspect was wearing a blue and white hat with the number "88" on the front, a red, black and white plaid button up flannel with a gray hood, blue jeans, sunglasses with orange reflective lenses and dark-colored gloves.
No weapons were seen at either incident. The suspect left the Wells Fargo in a dark-colored Jeep Liberty-4-door, but left Bay Port Credit Union on foot.
There is no further information and the investigation remains ongoing. If anyone has any information about this incident, they are asked to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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