HICKORY, N.C. — A preschool in Hickory was placed on lockdown Thursday morning while authorities investigated a bank robbery, officials said.
Hickory police said a man robbed the BB&T on Highway 127. Investigators said he did not show a weapon but did hand a threatening note to the bank teller. No one was hurt, officials said.
Breaking Hickory- two more images from the bank. Police believe the robber is in his 50's. No one was hurt. pic.twitter.com/XruKXQElO8
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) April 13, 2017
Authorities said the man fled the scene after the robbery. Officials released a surveillance picture of the man wearing sunglasses.
Officials placed Chesterbrook Academy Preschool on lockdown because it is located right next door to the bank.
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