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BB&T bank robbed in Norfolk

Posted at 1:13 PM, May 08, 2015
and last updated 2015-05-08 14:35:12-04

Norfolk, Va. – Crews have responded to a robbery at BB&T Bank located at 901 West Little Creek Road in Norfolk.

The call came in at 12:26 p.m. on Friday, May 8.

Police say a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt entered the bank, brandished a firearm, demanded money from a teller, and received an undisclosed amount of money before leaving the bank. He was last seen running southbound from the area, police say.

The suspect has been described as a black male between 20-30 years of age, and approximately 5’5″ in height with a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing black-rimmed glasses and a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt.

The Norfolk Police Detective Division is actively investigating this robbery and is encouraging anyone who knows anything about this crime to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887) or TEXT: “NORFOLK” and your tip information to 274637 (CRIMES) or submit a web tip by clicking the link http://www.norfolkcrimeline.com.

NewsChannel 3 is working to gather more information. Check back on WTKR.com for updates.