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Police: Robber Threatened to Shoot Bank Clerk

Columbia police are searching for a person they say robbed a bank Friday morning.
A surveillance photo of a suspect believed to have robbed a Columbia bank on April 24, 2015.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Columbia police are searching for a person they say robbed a bank Friday morning.

The incident took place at the First Citizens Bank at 2600 Rosewood Drive around 9 a.m. According to police, the man threatened to shoot the clerk if she didn't give him money.

No one was hurt during the crime, and police don't believe he actually pulled out a weapon. After getting the cash, he ran out of the bank and drove away in a four-door vehicle, possibly a Nissan Maxima.

Police released surveillance pictures of the suspect and the vehicle. Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or e-mail a tip in to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com. You can also text information in by texting "TIPSC" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Either way you choose, your identity will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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