A bank in Jamesport was robbed Wednesday afternoon.

The Daviess County Sheriff’s office has confirmed a suspect robbed the Home Exchange Bank around 2:00 pm.

The suspect got away and is described as a male wearing a motorcycle helmet and a trench coat, possibly in his 20’s or 30’s  and 5’8″ to 5’10.”  The Missouri Highway Patrol Description states he was wearing motocross gloves.  The helmet did not have a face shield and he was wearing dark sunglasses.

Police say the man may be armed with a pistol. Authorities are investigating the incident as an armed robbery.

The suspect left the area on a motorcycle and authorities are unsure what direction he may have went.

Jamesport is in Daviess County, about 10 miles from Gallitan.