Police investigating after man in bowler hat, mask robs Belmont bank

BELMONT, N.C. — Police are investigating after a man in a unique disguise robbed a Belmont bank Monday morning.

The robbery happened just after 11:30 a.m. at the BB&T Bank on Hawley Avenue.

Officials said a man wearing a dark jacket, gray pants, glasses, a bowler hat and a mask entered the bank and gave the teller a note. According to police, the man told the employee to give him everything she had.

It is not known how much money he took. He was seen leaving the bank in a light silver Nissan Versa or Nissan Sentra.

Authorities said no weapon was used during the robbery and no one was hurt.

Police respond to 3 bank robbery calls in Gaston County within hours of each other Police respond to 3 bank robbery calls in Gaston County within hours of each other

No other information has been released.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information.

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