Police respond to robbery at BancorpSouth in Fayetteville

The suspect in a bank robbery Thursday in Fayetteville. The suspect was wearing a rubber mask, police said.
The suspect in a bank robbery Thursday in Fayetteville. The suspect was wearing a rubber mask, police said.

FAYETTEVILLE — A man wearing a rubber mask brandished a gun to BancorpSouth employees at 4:33 p.m. Thursday, then made off with an undisclosed amount of money, police spokesman Sgt. Craig Stout said.

No employees were hurt. No one was tied up, stout said.

Police had little information Thursday evening about the robbery at the branch bank at North Futrall Drive but did release a photograph and description of the robber.

Police do not yet know an age, he said.

The robber wore a cap, jacket and T-shirt at the time of the robbery, Stout said. He appeared to be carrying a bag with him in photos.

Police do not know whether the man fled on foot or used a vehicle, Stout said.

Police continued to interview witnesses Thursday evening. The bank is closed and marked off with crime scene tape.

The investigation is ongoing, Stout said.

Correction: A previous version of this story had the incorrect day. The error has been corrected.

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