Law enforcement are continuing the search to identify the suspect in an armed robbery which took place at Traditions Bank in Dodge City, Alabama last month.

Township Deputy David Pitts’ said he is typically unbothered by providing his monthly updates to the Dodge City Town Council but “was a little hurt,” by the news he had to deliver Thursday, Oct. 17.

His report described the bank robbery which took place Thursday, Sept. 27, at Traditions Bank located roughly 500 feet from the town hall.

“I like to think that I can be everywhere at one time, but this has proven very clearly that I cannot,” Pitts said.

Pitts said the armed suspect entered the bank wearing a hood and sunglasses to mask his face as well as gloves. He then had the teller place the money into an empty potato chip bag before leaving in a white Dodge Charger which had its license plate removed.

“From the time the man got out of his car, went into the bank and got back in his car was a full 30 seconds,” Pitts said.

After reviewing the security footage, Pitts said the most likely identifying feature he was able to notice was that the vehicle had come equipped with a sunroof.

The council also officially declared vacancies on seats four and five after the passings of members Inez Mcdonald and Ervin Chumley last month and scheduled closed interviews of the potential candidates to be conducted beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Four candidates — Carla Scott, Chayton Grimmett, Joan Thomason and Brent Mcdonald — announced their intentions to seek the position during the meeting. Other Dodge City residents are allowed to arrange an interview appointment in person or by phone at the Dodge City Town Hall.

In order to meet the 60-day deadline to nominate replacement members from the time of McDonald’s death Sept. 10, the council rescheduled its November meeting from Nov. 14 to Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

Councilmember Teeara Johns said applicants should be aware of the town’s intention to have what it considered to be a “working council,” which Mayor Jason Burney said could include anything from helping hang Christmas decorations to ensuring the gate at the town’s park was closed and secured in the evening.

“For the ones that want to do this, I would just encourage you to make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. Let’s keep the city going forward,” Burney said.

In other business the council:

— Announced it would hold a trunk or treat event at Town Hall from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Howard Circle will be closed beginning at 4 p.m.

— Approved for Parris Fence Company to replace wooden fencing around the Dodge City Senior Center with chainlink fencing for $5,956.

— Announced Saturday, Oct. 26, would be the final day Ray Park would be open for the remainder of the season.