Leland woman robbed while making late night deposit

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Leland Police Department says a woman was robbed late Wednesday evening as she tried to deposit a local business’s daily deposit at the BB&T at Brunswick Forest.

The victim says she did not see a weapon at the time of the robbery but was manhandled.

She says she thinks the robber left in a dark colored SUV or truck but is unsure. Bank surveillance video is being screened to identify possible suspects.

Detectives say they believe the robber is a black male and were wearing a mask at the time of the robbery.

Anyone with details is asked to call the Leland Police Department.