Newport News Bank Robbery At Wachovia 11006 Warwick Boulevard

CRIME LINE TIP LEADS TO ARREST OF BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT

At approximately 7:05 P.M Wednesday, January 6, 2010, Norfolk police, acting on information received from a Crime Line tip apprehended Michael David Lynch, 54, at the Travelers Inn in the 800 block of Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk. Newport News Robbery Detectives had been attempting to locate Lynch since December 29, 2009 when warrants were obtained in connection with the December 28 robbery of the Wachovia Bank located in the 11000 block of Warwick Boulevard. Lynch was taken into custody without incident as he walked out of the motel. He is charged with one count each of robbery, entering a bank with the intent to commit larceny, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

During the robbery, Lynch entered the bank, approached a teller and produced a note implying that he was armed and demanding money. The teller complied and gave him an undisclosed amount of money. He then left the bank on foot.

This is yet another perfect example of how the community, the media and police working together, through Crime Line, are able to solve crimes and take dangerous criminals off the streets of our communities.

A suspect photo is not available at this time, but may be available tomorrow.

MPO Lou Thurston  

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Update 12/29/09:  Robbery Detectives have obtained warrants for 54 year old Michael David Lynch for the robbery of Wachovia Bank.  He is wanted for robbery, entering a bank with the intent to commit larceny, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  Mr. Lynch’s last known address is in the 10200 block of Warwick Blvd.  However he was evicted from his apartment on Monday, the day of the bank robbery.

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BANK ROBBERY

At about 10:53 A.M. Monday, December 28, 2009, a white male entered Wachovia located at Cedar Lane and Warwick Blvd (11006 Warwick Boulevard).  The suspect approached a teller and handed her a note which implied he had a weapon.  The teller complied with the note and provided an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect left the bank on foot traveling toward the rear of the shopping center (Warwick Village Shopping Center).

The suspect is a white male in his 40’s with a full beard and eyeglasses.  He was wearing a dark colored pullover sweatshirt and a baseball cap.

At the time of the robbery, there were several customers and employees inside the bank.  No one was injured.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to call Newport News Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.  Crime Line callers may remain totally anonymous, are never required to testify in court and could be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Information may also be sent by text message to nocrime@nngov.com.