Police Investigate Winston-Salem Bank Robbery Committed by Suspect in Women's Clothing

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Authorities in Winston-Salem are investigating a bank robbery where the perpetrator was described as a man wearing women's clothing.

According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, the suspect entered the financial institution, approached a teller, and demanded cash. Witnesses described the suspect as a male dressed in female attire, who managed to flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of money before law enforcement arrived. No weapons were visible during the interaction, and no injuries were reported among bank staff or customers.

Local detectives are analyzing security camera footage from the branch and surrounding commercial properties to establish the suspect's escape route. The police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual. Crime scene investigators have processed the location for forensic evidence, and additional details are expected to be released as the active investigation continues.