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Police seek Newport bank robber who wore black Prada sunglasses

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Police are looking for the man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank branch on East Coast Highway in Newport Beach on Monday morning.

The robber, described as in his mid-20s, was wearing a gray T-shirt and black Prada sunglasses when he entered the Wells Fargo bank in the 3600 block of East Coast Highway around 10:26 a.m., said Newport Beach police spokeswoman Jennifer Manzella.

He exited the branch after one minute without conducting a transaction.

He returned 10 minutes later and handed one of the tellers a note demanding cash, Manzella said.

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The man did not appear to be armed. After obtaining the cash, he fled north on Orchid Avenue on foot, she said.

Police initially estimated that he stole $500 but after further investigation determined that number was incorrect. Manzella said she could not confirm the amount of money stolen.

—Hannah Fry

@HannahFryTCN

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