Attempted bank robbery reported in Austin

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Someone tried to rob a bank Friday morning in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.

The non-takeover robbery attempt occurred about 10 a.m. at the U.S. Bank branch at 5201 W. Madison, according to FBI spokesman Garrett Croon. Nothing was taken.

The suspect was described as a 5-foot-7 black male with short hair and acne, Croon said. He was wearing a blue North Face jacket.

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