COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police were searching for a man who robbed a bank on Thursday afternoon after allegedly passing a note to a teller that said he had planted bombs outside.

The Cooper State Bank, located at 1669 West 5th Avenue, was robbed shortly after 1:30 p.m., the FBI said.

A man wearing a fishing hat and dark sunglasses entered the bank and allegedly told a teller that he would detonate bombs outside of the bank if he did not get money, the FBI said.

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The robber put the money in a red backpack before fleeing.

He was described as mid-20s to 30s in age, 6 feet, 1 inch tall with a thin build. He was clean-shaven, and was wearing a light-colored fishing hat, a long-sleeve dark blue shirt, and tan pants.

The FBI said after the robbery the area surrounding the bank was checked for explosives and none were found. No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information should contact the Columbus Police Robbery Squad at 614-645-4665 or the FBI at 614-865-2543. 

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