Limping bank robber on the run

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The FBI is looking for a bandaged robber who held up an Albuquerque bank on Wednesday and limped away.

The robber hit the BBVA Compass bank at 3500 Carlisle Blvd. NE shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday by handing a teller a note demanding money.

When the teller hesitated, he reached into his pocket and touched womething that made a metallic clicking noise.  He left with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Witnesses said he was last seen heading east on Candelaria NE in a white four-door sedan driven by a woman.

The robber was described as being in his mid to late 30s and 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall with a heavy build.  He has black hair, dark sunspots on his left cheek and a large white bandage or piece of tape covering his chin.

Anyone with information on the robber can contact the Albuquerque FBI office 24 hours a day at (505) 889-1300 or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers at 843-STOP (843-7867).  Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.