This M&T Bank surveillance photo shows the armed robber enter the story at around 12:05 p.m. Police continue to look for him in the City of Lockport. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOCKPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT)

ENP STAFF REPORTS
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Lockport police have issued surveillance video photos from this afternoon's M&T bank robbery at Pine and Walnut streets.

At approximately 12:07 p.m., an employee called 911 to report that a black male armed with a hand gun had demanded money and then fled the bank on foot.

The suspect is described as a black male approximately 5-foot 6-inches to 5-foot 8-inches tall, thin build, wearing a black and white checked hat, blue zip up hooded sweatshirt and dark blue baggie jeans.

The investigation is on-going at this time and police ask that anyone with information please contact Det. Capt. Brian Wentland at 439-6666 or the confidential tip line at 439-6707.

Also assisting in the investigation is the FBI, New York State Police and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.

M&T officials directed all questions to corporate communications.

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