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Suspect Sought After Armed Bank Robbery

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Authorities said they’re searching for a suspect in an armed robbery at a Murfreesboro bank.

The incident happened just before 2 p.m. Friday at the Suntrust Bank in the 1200 block of Greenland Drive.

Employees said a black male handed a teller a note demanding money. The man never showed a weapon but indicated he had one.

He was described as being around 30 years old, standing around 5’8” to 5’10” with a thin build.

The suspect was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and black shoes.

He was not found during a search of the area. Authorities said Reeves Rogers School was placed on a brief lockdown as a precaution.

The investigation was ongoing by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Murfreesboro Police Department.

Anyone with information has been urged to call Detective Doug Arrington at 615-893-2717 or the Rutherford County Crime Stoppers at 615-893-STOP (615-893-7867).