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Boulder Police Search For Bank Robber

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Boulder are looking for a man who robbed a bank while his features were disguised with white, gauze-like bandages.

The man robbed the Great Western Bank a little before 10:30 a.m. at 2775 Pearl St. in Boulder.

The suspect walked into the bank, demanded cash from the teller and ran away. He was last seen running west on Pearl Street.

No weapon was used and no one was hurt.

Most of the man's face was covered in white, gauze-like bandages which were taped with dirty white medical tape. The area around his right eye was exposed and witnesses believe he is a white man.

The bank robbery suspect is described as 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7 inches tall, 180 pounds, 25 to 30 years old, wearing blue jeans, boots, a black hoodie and a teal colored ski jacket over the hoodie, a teal colored knit beanie cap with some sort of logo or writing on it.

Another branch of Great Western Bank located at 1900 9th St. was robbed Dec. 16. The suspect in that case also got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. It is unknown if the two robberies are related.

Anyone with information about either robbery is asked to contact the Boulder Police Department's Tip Line at 303-441-1974. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.

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