Police: Male Suspect Robs Lexington Area Bank

Lexington police tell 27 NEWSFIRST a man walked into the Republic Bank off Euclid Avenue about 9:30 Saturday morning and demanded money.

Lexington police say the suspect was carrying a brown paper bag and demanded money from the bank teller.

We're told the suspect was seen wearing a dark hooded sweat shirt and sunglasses. Police say witnesses saw the man flee from the bank in a maroon Jeep Cherokee and headed towards Main Street.

The man hunt for the suspect continues, but police believe the bank's surveillance video will aid them in identifying the suspect.

We'll bring you the latest in the case as it becomes available to us on 27 NEWSFIRST.

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