JOHNSTON, IA - Police are trying to track down a man in what they say is an attempted bank robbery this morning in Johnston.
Officers were called to the Bank Iowa at 5525 Merle Hay Road at about 9:15 Monday morning.
A police spokesman tells WHO Radio News that the man had a black handgun and tried to pull the front door open, but it was still locked.
Johnston Police describe the suspect as a black male, about 5′ 10″ to 6′, heavyset with curly black hair.
He was wearing a black mask with a white skull print on it, blue jeans, a gray t-shirt, and white shoes.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the Johnston Police Department at 515-278-2345.