Man wears blond wig, holds stun gun to rob bank, deputies say

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Cabarrus County deputies are searching for a man they said wore a blond wig to rob a bank in Mt. Pleasant.

The robbery happened around 4:25 p.m. Thursday on South Main Street.

The man was described as 5 feet 6 inches tall with a slender to medium build. He was wearing a blond wig, dark sunglasses, a dark coat, light-colored dress shirt and dark or possibly navy blue dress pants or work pants.

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The man had what appeared to be a small stun gun in his right hand.

He demanded money and left the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency.

If you have any information about the identity of this subject or information about this crime please contact the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office at 704-920-3000. To remain anonymous you may contact Cabarrus Area Crime Stoppers at 704-93-CRIME (704-932-7463) or through the website at www.cabarruscrimestoppers.com.

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