Police search for bank robber

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A fast getaway leaves Wilmington Police searching for a bank robber. It happened around 11 a.m. at the Wachovia at 4195 Market Street.

Police say a man walked up to a teller and pushed a bag under the Plexiglass window. Once he got the money, he ran out the door onto princess place drive. He was seen heading toward downtown.

Police arrived within a minute of the call, but there was no sign of the thief.

The robber is described as 6’3″ wearing a black shirt, dark pants and something pulled up over his face.

If you have information, call police at (910) 343-3600.