Man wears wig to rob Maryville bank

Man wears wig to rob Maryville bank

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Surveillance video filmed this image of the suspect. (source: FBI) Surveillance video filmed this image of the suspect. (source: FBI)

MARYVILLE (WATE) - Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify the man who wore a blonde wig as he robbed Citizens Bank of Blount County Thursday morning.

The robber entered the bank at 1819 E. Broadway at 11:23 a.m., brandished a black revolver-style handgun and demanded money from an employee.

After he was given an undetermined amount of money, the robber fled the scene.

Witnesses described the robber as fair-skinned with blue eyes, appearing to be 40-50 years old, approximately 5'10" to 6'0" tall, and weighing about 200-225 pounds with a medium build.

Along with the wig, the robber wore a light blue T-shirt.

Anyone with information about this robbery should call the Knoxville FBI at 865-544-0751, the Maryville Police Department at 865-273-3700 or police crime hotline at 865-380-1388.

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