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Police search for suspect after Charleston area bank robbed

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Police are searching for a suspect who fled after robbing a Charleston area bank.

The BB&T, located at 100 Patrick Street, was the scene of a robbery this morning.

According to witnesses, a man walked into the bank and gave the teller a note.  The note said if the teller didn't do what the robber said he would use the weapon he brought.

The suspect never showed a weapon.  He was able to flee the scene and witnesses say he went towards the Kanawha River.

Police have not released a description of the suspect.  No injuries were reported.