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Lee County Sheriff’s investigators are looking for two black males who were wearing masks when they robbed the Preferred Community Bank at 2511 Lee Blvd. in Lehigh, next to Wendy’s fast food restaurant on Wednesday.

The robbery occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m., and authorities are calling it an armed robbery.

According to authorities, witnesses said two black males, wearing masks, entered the bank displayed firearms and demanded cash.

The teller complied and the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

Sheriff’s Office Robbery unit officers were assigned to the investigation and have released surveillance photos taken during the robbery.

Photo released by Sheriff's Office

Anyone who may know the identity of the persons responsible or has further information is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000 or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $1,000, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477).

Anonymous tips may also be made online at “http://www.swflcrimestoppers.org”>www.swflcrimestoppers.org, through the TipSubmit app on any iPhone or by texting CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.

Photo released by Sheriff's Office