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Bank robbery forces lockdown at Hickory preschool

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.

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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