Bank Robbery in Wilkesboro

A bank robber is in custody following a armed robbery at Yadkin Valley Bank in Wilkesboro yesterday afternoon.  The Wilkesboro Police were called to Yadkin Valley Bank on Main Street about 4pm Tuesday.  Reportedly, a black male entered the bank, implied he had a gun and handed a Teller a note.  She handed him 23 100-dollar bills and he left the scene on a moped.  Witnesses outside told Police that the robber was last seen going down the hill toward the Dept of Social Services.  Police began canvassing the area and quickly determined the name of a suspect.  The suspect, James Edward Porter of Wilkesboro, was found a short time later.  The money was found in his pocket.  The moped and robbery note were found at his apartment.  Porter was arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and taken to jail with a 75,000 dollar bond.