Roanoke Rapids bank robbed

A man entered the Southern Bank branch at 1580 E. 10th St. shortly after 9 a.m. and gave a teller a note demanding money, police said. He didn't display a weapon and left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.

The robber was described as a black man with a beard and thin build. He was wearing a tan trenchcoat, black stocking cap, black gloves and dark sunglasses.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the Roanoke Rapids Police Department at 252-533-2819.