Chase Bank in Camarillo robbed

Chase Bank on Mission Oaks Boulevard in Camarillo was robbed Tuesday by a man who got away.

About 2 p.m. a man age 40 to 50 presented bank employees with a demand note. No weapons were seen and the man was alone. He fled with an undisclosed amount of money, according to the Camarillo Police Department.

There were no injuries.

The man is described as 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, medium build, gray balding hair and unshaven. He was wearing prescription glasses, a black T-shirt and blue jeans.

The FBI is offering an undisclosed reward for information. Ventura County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 in reward for information leading to an arrest and criminal complaint.

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