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Police Still Searching For Bank Robber
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Published: January 5, 2009
SEBRING - Police are still searching for a black man who held up a bank on Friday afternoon.
Sgt. Greg Barlaug said a teller at the downtown branch of Highlands Independent Bank was approached by tall man wearing black clothing, a cap, bandana, sunglasses and gloves. He held a leather or canvas bag.
The bandit said there was an explosive device in the bank and demanded money, Barlaug said. He took cash – although the police aren't disclosing how much – and fled on foot across Center and Franklin streets.
The 911 center dispatched police at 5:44 p.m. A perimeter was set up. Highlands County deputies and a K-9 unit assisted in the search, but lost the trail a block later, around Pomegranate, Barlaug said.
"It's unknown whether he got in a vehicle, or what," Barlaug said Saturday. "But he was not located."
Those with information about the robbery or the suspect can call Det. Larry Carmody at 471-5107.
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