FAIRHAVEN, Wash. -- Bellingham police are searching for a man suspected of robbing Banner Bank in Fairhaven.

Police spokesman Mark Young says the man is white, about 5’8” to 5’10”, wearing dark clothes, with long, dark, curly hair.

He was also wearing a dark bandana across his face and left the bank on a newer red mountain bike.

He was last seen riding towards Larabee Park.

Helicopters are in the area searching for the man who made off with an undisclosed amount of money.

Young says the man may be armed and residents are asked to call 9-1-1 if they see the man.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 778-8835.