Asheville Police Looking for suspect in local bank robbery

(Aug. 6 - UPDATE): Brian Keith Leonhart is now believed to be driving a 2005 red Ford Focus (NC tag BFZ-1883). The white Mitsubishi Endeavor suspect had been driving was located in Jackson County. Leonhart should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone who encounters Leonhart should call 911. Anyone with information may call 828-252-1110 or Crimestoppers at 828-255-5050.

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9PM UPDATE: An arrest warrant has been issued for 40-year-old Brian Keith Leonhart, charging him with Armed Robbery and Firearm by felon in connection with this afternoon's First Citizens Bank robbery. 
He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and a white hat. He was last known to be driving a white 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor with Florida tag #DHL-L59.

Leonhart should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone who encounters Leonhart should call 911. Anyone with information may call 828-252-1110 or Crimestoppers at 828-255-5050.
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Asheville Police Respond to Bank Robbery on Tunnel Road

(ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Aug. 5, 2019) - Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to a report of a bank robbery around 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. A man walked into the First Citizens Bank at 1201 Tunnel Road, displayed a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded money. He fled east on Tunnel Road in a white SUV.

Suspect is described as a white man, about 6' tall, weighing between 230-250 pounds wearing a tan baseball cap, green short, camouflage cargo shorts, with tattoos on both forearms. His left eye is bruised.

Anyone with information is asked to call 828-252-1110 or Crimestoppers at 828-255-5050. Callers may remain anonymous with both numbers.
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