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Two bank robberies in three days: WA Police hunt for 'armed' man

WA Police are hunting for a man they believe could be connected to two separate armed robberies in Perth last week.

The first robbery occurred at a bank in Innaloo at around 3.45pm on Wednesday afternoon.

Police are looking for this man.

Police are looking for this man.

Photo: WA Police

It's understood the man waited in line for some time before approaching the counter and handing the teller a note.

The man allegedly said he was in possession of a firearm.

The teller, concerned for their safety, put an amount of money inside a bag provided by the man, who then ran from the bank.

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Two days later, police said the same man entered a bank on Benningfield Road in Bull Creek at around 4pm on Friday.

Similar to the first incident, the man approached the counter and gave a note to the bank teller.

It again said he had a firearm.

As the teller began to follow the instructions, the man who handed over the note suddenly ran from the bank empty-handed.

It's not known at this point why this occurred.

The man is believed to be between 45 and 55-years-old, around 165 centimetres tall, light skinned and with a medium build.

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Anyone with information in relation to either incident has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.

This can be done anonymously and rewards are offered.

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