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Courtesy photo A young black male with light complexion is being sought in the Wednesday afternoon robbery of Highlands Independent Bank in Avon Park.

published: Wednesday, September 19, 2012

AP Highlands Independent Bank robbed at gun point

News-Sun staff
AVON PARK — At approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, a single individual, armed with a handgun, robbed the Highlands Independent Bank at 400 U. S. 27 North. No one was injured. The suspect escaped the building and is being sought.
He is described as a black male with a light complexion, in his early 20s, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and 160 pounds. He reportedly has pitted skin that may be acne scars, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. He is said to have a mole under his eye, possibly the left eye, and has long eye lashes.
He was wearing a black baseball type cap with a blue bandana under it, a cream colored short-sleeved shirt and black pants.
Anyone with information on this crime is requested to contact the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office criminal investigations unit at 402-7250.
Anyone who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477), or www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.

Again (by: Whydoweputnames - 9/21/2012)

Again Foodforthought? I don't think I've heard of this bank being robbed before. The last HIB bank that was robbed was in Sebring. Downtown branch I think.

What it is... (by: Blindman - 9/20/2012)

Now that's part of the new "Wealth Redistribution"!

Another Robbery?! (by: scared member of the public - 9/19/2012)

I think its time for armed guards in the banks again to stop these scumbags. Sooner or later the robber is going run into a CWL holder and that will be the end of his trail. Of course their life will feel threatened.

Same bank, again? (by: foodforthought - 9/19/2012)

Sorry but something smells fishy.