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Authorities investigate bank robbery in Sharon Springs by masked man

By WKTV News Staff

Story Created: Jan 23, 2013 at 5:49 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM EDT

SHARON SPRINGS, N.Y. (WKTV) - New York State Police say they are looking for a man they say robbed the NBT Bank in Sharon Springs on Wednesday.

According to authorities, the man, described as a white male wearing a mask, entered the NBT Bank on Main Street in Sharon Springs around Noon on Wednesday and demanded money.

State Police say the masked man implied that he had a weapon on him, but did not display one in the course of the robbery. Authorities say the man left the bank on foot with more than $10,000 in cash.

No one was injured during the robbery and the bank was closed for the remainder of the day.

It is expected to open again on Thursday.

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