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UPDATE:  On 05/24/17, following a thorough investigation, detectives with the New Braunfels Police Department obtained and served a search warrant on a residence in the 600 block of Creekside Way.  Based on evidence obtained during that search warrant, an arrest warrant was issued and served at that same residence.  21-year old Casey James Wheatley of New Braunfels was taken into custody without incident and charged with Robbery.  He was transported to the Comal County Jail where bond was set at $75,000.  The investigation into this case remains open and ongoing, and further charges may be filed. 

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ORIGINAL RELEASE:  On today’s date (05/19/2017), at approximately 9:07am, the New Braunfels Police Department responded to Wells Fargo in the 800 block of Loop 337 for a report of a bank robbery.

Officers arrived and learned that a white male had entered the bank, handed the teller a note demanding cash, and then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. No weapons were displayed and there were no injuries. The New Braunfels Police Department Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is currently investigating the case and further details will be released as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact New Braunfels Police or Comal County Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest and/or grand jury indictment. To remain anonymous and to collect the reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 830-620-TIPS (8477), leave a tip online at http://comalcrimestoppers.org/, or text a tip by texting “Comal” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).