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An image from surveillance video shows the gunman wanted for the robbery of the Fifth Third Bank on Bagley Road.

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A photo from a security camera shows the profile of the man who robbed the Fifth Third Bank in Middleburg Heights on Saturday.

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MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A pale male gunman disguised in black shoe polish held up the Fifth Third Bank on Bagley Road about 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Police and the FBI said the unknown white male, wearing what appeared to be black shoe polish on his face, brandished a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from two tellers. White skin was visible on his neck, which was not covered in the black substance.

The suspect was described as a thin male about 30 to 35 years old, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall. He was wearing a black knit hat, black sunglasses, a green plaid long-sleeve shirt and gloves, and was carrying a white plastic bag.

He was believed to be driving a black Chevrolet Cobalt on Bagley Road toward Interstate 71.

No one was reported injured. No other suspects were seen.

Tips can be provided anonymously to the Cleveland FBI at 216-522-1400 or the Middleburg Heights Police Department at 440-243-1234. Reward money is available for information leading to successful identification and prosecution.