Bank robbed in Salem

Salem Police tell us their officers are searching for a man who robbed a bank late Thursday afternoon.

Investigators say the Stellar One branch in the 1200 block of West Main Street was robbed around 4:30 p.m.

The suspect is described as a white male, 30-40 years of age, 5’6”-5’8” – medium build, clean shaven with a ruddy complexion. He was wearing a gray “hoodie” sweatshirt, with the hood pulled up over a red baseball cap. A white shirt was worn over top of the sweatshirt. The subject also was wearing blue jeans and dark oval sunglasses.

The employees say the man handed a teller a note claiming that he was armed, and demanded money.  After receiving the money, the bank employees told police that robber walked out of the bank toward West Spartan Drive.

If you have any information, call Salem Police at (540) 375-3083.