Garner Police make arrest in robbery at Fifth Third Bank

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:34AM
Garner bank robbery prompts nearby elementary to go under lockdown
A man walked into Fifth Third Bank in Garner and passed a note to the teller that read, "This is a robbery."

GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- Garner Police made a swift arrest in a Monday morning robbery at Fifth Third Bank.

The reported bank robbery prompted nearby Swift Creek Elementary School to briefly go on lockdown.

Garner Police said the suspect went up to a bank teller and passed a note that read, "This is a robbery."

It happened about 10 a.m. at the bank's branch on US Highway 70. The robber left with an unknown amount of cash.

There was no weapon involved, and no injuries were reported.

William McClain Moore
William McClain Moore
Garner Police Department

On Tuesday evening Garner PD said William McClain Moore, 49, had been arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon

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