(Lex PD)–The Lexington Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred Thursday morning. Shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday, August 15, officers responded to the Central Bank located on Versailles Road for a reported robbery.

Bank employees stated that an unknown man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, and a gray cloth over his face ran into the bank demanding cash. A teller complied with the suspect’s demands and the suspect fled on foot to a vehicle that was waiting for him on Devonport Drive. The vehicle was described by witnesses as a dark-colored passenger car.

 Anyone with information is asked to contact Lexington Police by calling (859) 258-3600.

Anonymous tips, including photos and videos, can be submitted by texting LEXPD plus the tip to CRIMES (274637). Information can also be sent anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.