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Crime & Safety

Mechanics Bank Robbed Wednesday

Police are still looking for the robber.

A man who robbed on Wednesday remains at large after an extensive police search, officials said Thursday.

Police said they received a call at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday about a robbery in progress at the bank, at 801 San Pablo Ave.

The man "simulated a weapon" in his sweatshirt pocket, and demanded cash from the teller, according to the .

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After the robbery, he ran southbound from the bank toward Solano Avenue east of Kains Avenue.

The man was described as a light-skinned black man, from 35-40 years old, with a thin build. He was wearing what appeared to be prescription glasses, a camouflage baseball-type cap, a black hooded sweatshirt and baggy jeans, police said. 

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Police ask anyone with information about the robbery to call the Albany Police Department at 510-525-7300.

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