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A Fuquay-Varina bank was robbed Wednesday afternoon, and police released surveillance photos of the suspect.

<b>FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C.</b> — A Fuquay-Varina bank was robbed Wednesday afternoon, and police released surveillance photos of the suspect.

Police said a man walked in to the First Federal Bank, at 603 N. Judd Parkway NE, and stole an undisclosed amount of money around 4:30 p.m.

Anyone with information is urged to call 919-753-1006.

Bridget Whelan

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