Officers say the woman entered the bank wearing a curly wig and large, dark sunglasses and demanded money from the teller.
However, police say she left without any cash when the teller called out for help.
No weapon was displayed.
The woman was last seen running on foot across South Henderson Road.
Anyone with information on this woman's identity is asked to call police at (610) 265-3232.
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