Burlington police investigating attempted bank robbery

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say a would-be robber left a Burlington bank emptyhanded on Wednesday.

It happened shortly after 10 a.m. in the city’s New North End.

Investigators say a man walked into the Community Bank on North Avenue and handed a teller a note demanding cash. He did not show a weapon or make any threats.

Police say the would-be robber ran off empty-handed.

No one was injured.

Anyone with information is asked to call Burlington Police Det. Beal at 802-540-2364.

Two other Vermont banks were recently hit by robbers who handed over notes to the tellers and did not show weapons in Essex Junction and Johnson.