Bank robbery under investigation in Putnam County

POCA, W.Va. — A Putnam County bank was robbed Wednesday afternoon.

Police said a man walked into Poca Valley Bank along Route 62 in Poca at about 1 p.m. and demanded money.

The man is described as being about 5-5 and weighing 150 pounds. He reportedly was wearing fake hair and a fake mustache when he entered the bank. He was also wearing a white shirt and black pants.

State Police and Putnam County sheriff’s deputies are investigating.

 





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