UPDATE: Police Continue to Investigate $20K Bank Robbery Attempt

A $20K bank robbery attempt was reported at Wells Fargo Bank on South Street today at approximately 12:07 p.m.

The teller reported that a black male entered the back door of the bank, walked up and handed her a note indicating that he was robbing the bank. The lead teller was able to hit the silent alarm and the suspect fled on foot prior to police arrival. No weapon was shown or implied, and no injuries were reported.

"[The teller] talked to the lady next to her and he got spooked and left the bank. We were here a minute later and he was gone," said Deputy Police Chief Scott Torre told Patch just before 2 p.m. "We have Union County Crime Scene, we have the FBI on their way."

The suspect is being described as a black male with a light-to-medium complexion, 5'6" to 5'8" tall, medium build, wearing a dark-colored, mid-length coat with tan trousers and a light-colored shirt and a light-colored short brimmed hat.

The suspect fled into a crowded Village Shopping Center located adjacent to the bank and no vehicle was observed.

The bank is shut down for the remainder of the day as an investigation is being conducted by the New Providence Police Department Detective Bureau in conjunction with Union County Prosecutor's Office Major Crime Bureau and the FBI.

"The tellers did a great job, did what they needed to do," Torre said. "We have a few witnesses and a pretty good description."

Anyone who may have witnessed this crime or observed this suspect leaving the area are asked to call the New Providence Detective Bureau at (908) 665-1111.

New Providence Patch will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.