St. Petersburg bank branch robbed

ST. PETERSBURG -- Police are investigating a morning bank robbery that occurred at a downtown Wachovia branch at 125 Fifth St. S.

A police spokesman said a man entered the bank at 10:52 a.m., handed the teller an envelope and demanded money. No weapon was seen.

After getting the money, the man left the bank in an unknown direction.

Anyone with information should call the St. Petersburg police at (727) 893-7780.

Melanie Ave, Times staff writer