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Appeal after Keynsham bank robbery
A branch of Halifax on Keynsham High Street was robbed after a man entered the bank and handed the cashier a note suggesting he was armed.
Although no weapons were seen during the robbery, the man left the store with a “significant amount of cash”, police said.
The incident took place on Tuesday shortly before 11.40am. Police have released CCTV images of the suspect.
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He is described as white, of medium build, and wearing black clothing including black gloves and a black beanie hat. He was also wearing glasses and had a short, dark beard.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately on 101 and quote crime reference number 5216214302.
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