A BMO Harris branch on Randall Road in St. Charles was robbed Tuesday evening, according to police, prompting a swift response from the St. Charles Police Department and federal agents. Authorities told residents that the suspects had already left the area and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Investigators say the case is active and that more details will be released once they are cleared for public release.
According to reporting by the Kane County Chronicle, the robbery happened at the BMO Harris branch at 300 S. Randall Road and drew a joint response from St. Charles police and the FBI. The outlet reports that police posted that the suspects were known to have left the area and that there was no ongoing public threat. As of now, police have not released suspect descriptions or said whether any arrests have been made.
How Officials Responded
Local reporting lists the St. Charles Police Department and the FBI as the primary investigating agencies, with the department’s website offering contact details for tips and records. The police department’s contact page lists its non-emergency number as (630) 377-4435 and the station address as 1515 W. Main Street, for anyone who prefers to pick up the phone or walk in rather than scroll a website. City of St. Charles
Not the First Recent Hit
This latest heist follows an armed robbery at a U.S. Bank branch in St. Charles last November, a case that also brought in the FBI and led investigators to release surveillance photos while asking the public for help. That earlier incident, reported by CBS Chicago, underscored how quickly federal agents get involved when suburban bank branches are targeted.
How to Report Tips
Anyone with information about Tuesday’s robbery is asked to call the St. Charles Police non-emergency line at (630) 377-4435 or contact the FBI Chicago Field Office at (312) 421-6700, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Those contact options are listed by the City of St. Charles and the FBI Chicago. If you saw something unusual near the branch Tuesday evening, this is your cue to speak up.
The St. Charles Police Department said it will provide additional public updates when they are available, according to the Kane County Chronicle. For now, investigators continue to follow leads as the case remains under active investigation.
