Manchester – A man whom police said was decked out in tree branches -- in an apparent attempt to camouflage himself -- robbed a downtown Citizens Bank branch at 1550 Elm St. this morning.

Police said no one was hurt in the robbery, and no weapon was shown during the incident, which happened about 9 a.m.

The bank is closed as city and state police investigate the matter, and police cruisers have blocked off the entrances to the bank. A state police K-9 unit has been deployed to the scene and authorities are actively searching for the robber. However, police say there is no undue cause for alarm.

“Basically, someone came into the bank right at opening time, demanded money, and then they left,” said Manchester Police Detective Sgt. Ernie Goodno, who said the robber was a white man, standing 5-foot-8, with a thin build and very dark hair. The robber was also wearinga bluish-colored T-shirt, possibly with red trim, and blue jeans. He also had thick glasses, Goodno said, as well as the accoutrements of what appeared to be a home-made attempt at camouflage.

“He had tree branches duct-taped on his person, as if he was trying to camouflage himself in the woods,” Goodno said.

The robber escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash.