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Dallas Police Searching For Knife Wielding Bank Robber

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DALLAS (CBSDFW) - Dallas Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery on Thursday morning.

Authorities say a black male held a knife to the back of an employee and demanded money at the Capital One Bank in the 4000 block of Gaston Avenue. The suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of money.

He is described as being between 5'7" and 5'9" in height and weighing about 180 pounds.

In photos captured on surveillance video, the suspect is wearing a black t-shirt with a large graphic on the front, red shorts, black shoes, and knee length white tube socks.

The suspect has a beard and was wearing a yellow bracelet on his right wrist at the time of the robbery.

Anyone who recognizes this suspect or has information about this bank robbery is asked to call Detective A. Winn at (214) 797-0296.  If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Crime Stoppers at (214) 373-TIPS (8477). This incident is documented on case number 132413-2016.

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