The Ouachita Independent Bank (OIB) in Bastrop was robbed on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say the incident occured at 3:30 p.m. in the bank's lobby. A teller was approached by an African-American man who said he had a gun. The robber then passed a demand note to the employee.
Police are seeking assistance finding the robber.
He is described as a medium-tone black man who is 5"6" and 240 pounds. The robber was wearing a baseball hat, sweatshirt, and jeans.