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Two financial institutions robbed within 2 hours in Charlotte area

Investigators have not said if the crimes are connected.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two robberies at financial institutions were being investigated Monday in the Charlotte area.

The first incident happened around 1 p.m. at Latino Community Credit Union at 5910 South Blvd. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said a man came into the business, passed a note to the teller, and ran away with property.

The suspect was described as a black male about 5' 3", wearing a beige shirt and a dark ball cap with a tan emblem in the center.

On May 21, CMPD said the suspect, 33-year-old Wade Aswan Banner, turned himself into police.

The second incident happened around 3 p.m. in Mooresville at First Citizens Bank on Medical Park Road. Police said a man came into the demanding money then left the scene.

Employees told officials the man passed a note to a bank representative demanding cash, and a weapon was not displayed. The suspect left with an undetermined amount of cash, police say.

Credit: Mooresville Police Department

The suspect was described as a black male wearing a red hoodie and camo green pants along with oversized sunglasses. Officials say he has a very slim build, is approximately 5 foot 8 inches or 5 foot 9 inches. 

The suspect left on foot toward a Dairy Queen then got into the passenger side of a vehicle that was 'aqua green' or blue in color, possibly an older Toyota Avalon. Police say the vehicle had five-star rims, passenger side front end damage, and a temporary South Carolina dealership tag. 

Credit: Mooresville Police

Anyone with information about either robbery should call 911. Investigators have not said if the crimes are connected.

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