PITTSGROVE TWP. — Police continue to search for the man who robbed a rural bank branch on Centerton Road Thursday morning.

The lone suspect, described as a white man possibly in his thirties and having a straight, long nose has not yet been found by authorities, according to Sgt. Adam Grossman of the New Jersey State Police.

The teller handed him an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect fled the area, according to Lt. Stephen Jones.

Several area schools were locked down as a precaution after the robbery and were closed Friday for a teachers in-service day.

The investigation into the robbery remains open and active, according to Grossman.

Anyone with information on this crime is urged to Bridgeton State Police at 856-451-0101.

Contact Alex Young at 856-451-1000 ext. 550 or alexyoung@southjerseymedia.com