January 12, 2006

Auburn Hills detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred today at 9:25am. Two males, one white and one black, walked into the Republic Bank, produced a handgun, and announced a robbery. The bank is located at 3005 University, suite 200.

The black male was armed with a handgun. He is described as 20-25 years old, 5'9" tall, medium build, with a short afro. He was wearing a brown Carhardt hooded jacket, black jeans, and black shoes.

The white male is described as 20-25 years old, 6'1" tall, medium build. He had a 1-2 day growth of facial hair, and wore thin wire glasses, a light colored knit cap, light colored jacket with a hood, blue jeans, and tennis shoes.

The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No vehicle was seen leaving the area. No one in the bank was injured during the robbery.

Anyone with any information about this incident should contact the Auburn Hills Police at 248-370-9444.

The robbery was captured on video by the bank's security system. Detectives are working to enhance the video for media release. Any media outlet interested in the video our still photos should contact Lt. Manning.


Media Contact
Lieutenant James Manning
Public Information Officer
248-364-6860