Police in the suburb of Schaumburg have launched a manhunt for an armed bank robber, following a heist that occurred Wednesday afternoon. According to reports by the Chicago Sun-Times, a male suspect armed with a handgun entered the US Bank on 60 S. Meacham Road around 1:25 p.m., making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Following the robbery, the assailant fled on foot, last seen heading south on Meacham Road. As provided by the Chicago Sun-Times, he was described as sporting a brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with white soles, and toting a black Under Armour backpack. In response, police have advised residents nearby to shelter in place and issued a warning against approaching the suspect, urging anyone with information to contact the authorities by calling 911 or (312) 421-6700.
Offering further details on the community's response, NBC Chicago reported that the shelter-in-place alert was specifically targeted at residents in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene. Additionally, drivers were instructed to give a wide berth to the area due to the significant presence of law enforcement personnel.
The situation prompted an operation that had a noticeable impact on the typical afternoon routine, with the area being declared clear by detectives shortly before 4 p.m., as mentioned by NBC Chicago. However, detectives were still active at the scene conducting further investigation. As the search for the suspect continues, police have thanked the public for their cooperation and stressed the importance of vigilance until the suspect is apprehended.
