Brunswick Co. deputies search for bank robbery suspect

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Detectives with Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a suspect involved in a bank robbery.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:50 p.m. at the Bank of America at 5070 Southport-Supply Road SE in Southport.

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect has been identified as Johnathan Brooks Faulkner, 36, of E. Boiling Spring Lakes Road, Southport.

He was last seen leaving the Lowe’s Hardware in Southport driving a black Ford F-150, 2001-2005, with the white or faded spot on the driver’s side door.

The Sheriff’s Office said Faulkner is wanted for robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Brooks Faulkner should contact Det. Fuller at 910-398-5335 or call 911.