Harrison Co. bank robbed at gunpoint; robber at large

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio --

Police are searching for a man who robbed a Harrison County bank at gunpoint.

The robbery happened at the PNC Bank on East Main Street in Scio around 3 p.m.

Detective Bill Jones with the Harrison County Sheriff's Office said a white man went into the bank armed with a handgun and demanded money. Police did not say how much money the robber escaped with.

No one was injured in the robbery.

The robber is about 5 feet 11 inches tall and was wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, black and white tennis shoes, and had something covering his face.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or the NEWS9 Lauttamus Security Crimebusters Tipline at 800-862-BUST.

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