The feds are on the hunt for a bank robbery suspect who struck in broad daylight in Elmhurst over the weekend. According to officials from the FBI, the robbery went down at approximately 11:49 a.m. on Saturday at the US Bank located at 536 South York St. The suspect allegedly approached a teller, handed over a note demanding cash, and indicated that he was carrying a handgun, as described in a report by the Chicago Sun-Times.
The elusive suspect is described as a white male, believed to be in the age range of 25 to 30 years, about six feet tall with a medium build. He was last seen donning a gray hoodie, a baseball cap, and a black mask. The FBI has released these details in the hopes that the public might aid in capturing the man who managed to, thus far, successfully evade capture.
No one was physically harmed during the incident. While the suspect disappeared without a trace, the FBI is doubling down on their efforts to bring him to justice. As reported by FOX 32 Chicago, the bank robber remains at large, and the authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.
The bureau is also investigating whether this incident could be connected to other similar robberies in the nearby area of Waukegan, where a perpetrator used a similar modus operandi involving an implied weapon and a note handed to bank employees. These incidents, occurring just three miles apart on November 22 and December 9, remain unsolved. The public can anonymously report any tips or information they might have directly to the FBI by calling (312) 421-6700 or online at tips.fbi.gov.
