On Monday, December 29, 2014 at approximately at 2:36pm, the Cornelius Police Department received a report of an armed robbery in progress at Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union, 20221 West Catawba Avenue. The suspect brandished a black handgun and ordered the teller to turn over money to him. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Responding officers located a bicycle in the area of the robbery along with some money. It is believed the suspect, described as a white male, 5'10" tall, white male, bald with a white and blue ball cap, beige pants and dark coat, had a vehicle of unknown description waiting behind The Shops at Fresh Market shopping center. 

 
Cornelius Police requests anyone with information regarding this robbery to contact North Mecklenburg CrimeStoppers at 704-896--STOP (7867) or contact the police department directly at (704) 892-7773. You can also provide tips online at www.corneliuspd.org.

This release is preliminary and the investigation is active and continuing. Cornelius Police will release more information if status of the investigation changes.