Bank robbery suspect remains at-large

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November 17, 2009

By Amelia A. Pridemore The Register-Herald Tue Nov 17, 2009, 11:34 PM EST

Beckley police say they continue to pursue a man who allegedly robbed a downtown bank last Thursday.

Remington Alexander Wright, 20, whose last known address was 306 Neville St., Beckley, is charged with bank robbery.

Capt. Jeff Shumate said police continue to follow leads.

Police allege Wright entered Chase bank on Neville Street last Thursday and gave a teller a note demanding money.

The teller complied, putting the cash inside a backpack the suspect provided.

Those who have information about Wright’s whereabouts are urged to call the Beckley Police Department at 304-256-1708 or Crime Stoppers at 304-255-7867.

Crime Stoppers also accepts tips online at www.crimestoppersofraleighco.org.

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