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Police: Man robs bank wearing pink lipstick, women’s fur coat

Posted at 6:36 AM, Jan 19, 2012
and last updated 2012-01-20 14:10:26-05

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – A man, dressed as a woman, robbed a Wells Fargo bank in Richmond, Virginia, according to Richmond Police.

The man, who police said wore a black full-length women’s fur coat, a fur brimmed leopard print hat, pink lipstick and sunglasses walked into the bank located at 3201 West Cary Street Wednesday morning and gave the teller a note demanding money, police wrote in a press release.

No one was hurt in the robbery.

Police described the suspect as:

  • a black male
  • 25 – 45 years old
  • 6′ 2″ tall

Police ask anyone who can help solve this crime to call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

Police can also receive tips via text message. You can text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key work “ITip” followed by the tip.