The robber walked into the Chase Bank at Broadway and Livingston Avenue around 4:50 p.m., held up a piece of paper that said "RoBBER" and fled with the cash, responders said.
He didn't say a word or show a weapon, they said.
The FBI was investigating along with Norwood police. The Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification collected evidence.
He was described as about 6 feet tall and 225 to 250 pounds.
Anyone who saw anything, or has information that can help the investigation, is asked to call Norwood police: (201) 750-8623.
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