Man dressed as construction worker robs Mercantile Bank in Parkland

Authorities: Armed robber fled on foot

PARKLAND, Fla. – Authorities are investigating an armed robbery at a Mercantile Bank branch in Parkland.

The robbery happened at about 4:15 p.m. Thursday at the bank at 8017 N. University Drive.

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Sky 10 was over the scene as multiple Coral Springs police and Broward Sheriff's Office cars were seen surrounding the building.

Authorities said the robber, who had shoulder-length dreadlocks and gold teeth, was dressed as a construction worker. They said he passed a note to a clerk and fled the scene on foot.

The amount of money taken has not been disclosed.

The FBI has taken over the investigation.

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