Authorities sought the public’s help Friday in locating an armed suspect who allegedly robbed a bank in Lancaster.

Deputies responded around 2 p.m. Friday to the 1800 block of East Avenue J to reports regarding a suspect with a knife who allegedly robbed a Wells Fargo bank, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lancaster Station.

Sheriff’s officials said the suspect fled the scene with thousands of dollars.

He was last seen wearing a mask with polka dots and a black hoodie.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery was urged to call the Lancaster Sheriff*s Station at 661-948-8466. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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