Man wanted in Lancaster bank robbery, FBI investigating

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LANCASTER, Calif. (KNX) — Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigations are asking the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a Southern California bank and threatened employees with a "simulated firearm" Monday.

The robbery happened at around 11 a.m. at a bank on K Avenue, FBI Los Angeles shared in a tweet, posting at three images of the suspect.

"The suspect, described as an Hispanic male, simulated a firearm and demanded cash before fleeing," the FBI said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 310-477-6565.

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