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Surveillance images released of man who robbed bank in downtown Newton

Newton BB&T Robbery (Warren, Shakira (CMG-Charlotte)/WSOC)

NEWTON, N.C. — Police are looking for a bank robber who flashed a gun at a teller and took off with cash Thursday afternoon.

The man walked into the Truist-BB&T branch on North Main Avenue, across from the courthouse, at about 3:10 p.m. and was last seen running north on Main Street.

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The thief was described as between 6 feet and 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing between 200-220 pounds.

He was wearing a black mask, gloves, hoodie, shoes and blue jeans.

He may have driven away in a gray, four-door Hyundai sedan with a sunroof.

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