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Bank robber sought in Polk

Polk County Sheriff's Office robbery detectives are asking for the public's help in a bank robbery investigation.

<p>Surveillance photos of the Center State Bank robber on May 25. (Polk County Sheriff's Office)</p>

Polk County Sheriff's Office robbery detectives are asking for the public's help in a bank robbery investigation.

Around 12 p.m., on Wednesday, May 25, a white male dressed in jeans, a long-sleeve buttoned shirt, and what appears to be a hat, entered the Center State Bank located at 4719 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland.

Once inside, the man passed a teller a note demanding money and implying he was armed.

The teller complied and the suspect left the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200. Anyone with information who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS or log onto www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. Anonymity is guaranteed.

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