WILMINGTON, N.C. — Deputies are searching for a female suspect accused of robbing the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) near Carolina Beach Road and Sanders Road on Thursday afternoon, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO).
Suspect Claimed to Be Armed
Investigators say the woman entered the bank around midday Thursday, claimed to be armed, and demanded cash from a teller before fleeing the scene on foot.
The suspect was last seen running south from the bank toward nearby businesses and neighborhoods.
She is described as a white female between 5’1” and 5’3” tall, with a thin build. At the time of the robbery, she was wearing ripped blue jeans, a white T-shirt, a black hat, black-and-white shoes, and carrying a black bag.
Investigators Say No Weapon Was Found
Although the woman claimed to have a weapon, authorities say no gun was displayed, and she was not armed at the time of the robbery…