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Authorities Investigate Franklin Bank Robbery

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An investigation was launched after a masked man entered a Franklin area bank and demanded cash.

The incident happened around 9:09 a.m. Wednesday, at the SunTrust Bank at 1109 Murfreesboro Road.

Officials with Franklin Police said the suspect entered the building and approached the teller.

He was armed with what appears to be a handgun and was wearing a black ski mask. He was also seen on surveillance video. 

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Police said the suspect was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was hurt during the robbery. 

Authorities said they believe he fled in a silver colored sub-compact car which was caught on camera. They have also been interviewing witnesses who saw the man before he pulled the mask over his face.

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Both Franklin police and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation were working the case. They do not believe the suspect was still in the area.