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Mobile Police Investigate, Make Arrest on Bank Robbery

Mar 18th, 2013

On Monday, March 18, 2013, at approximately 1:05 p.m., an unknown white male entered the Century Bank located at 5370 Government Street and demanded money from the teller. The teller complied and the subject left with a male companion on foot, headed west.

The male who robbed the bank is described as white, 5' 5", in his 30s with receding hair. He was accompanied by a younger white male, approximately 5' 3" wearing a plaid shirt and yellow backpack with black trim.

Later that day, at approximately 2:00 p.m., an observant officer located the younger male on Canal and Claiborne Streets. Justin Gorniak, 36 years-old, was taken into custody and identified as the accomplice in this robbery. He was arrested and charged with Robbery Third Degree.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the robbery or the wanted subject is asked to call Mobile Police at (251) 208-7211.

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Ashley H. Rains
Public Information Office
Office: (251) 208-1918