Tuesday afternoon in Plainfield’s Stafford Pointe shopping center turned tense when a robbery was reported at the Chase Bank branch on Southfield Drive. Police moved in quickly, securing the area while detectives combed through the branch for evidence and spoke with employees and witnesses. Authorities emphasized that the public was not in danger while they processed the scene.
Plainfield police said they were dispatched to a robbery in progress at the Chase branch at 807 Southfield Drive, according to Deputy Chief Ryan Salisbury. He told reporters, "There is no ongoing threat or risk to the public," and confirmed that detectives were actively working the case. Salisbury declined to say whether anyone was hurt or whether suspects were in custody or being sought, according to WISH-TV.
Suspect Nabbed Near Amazon Facility
The robbery occurred around 2 p.m., and officers reported that a suspect was detained a short time later near Amazon's Plainfield fulfillment center on Perry Road. WRTV reported that police apprehended a person near the Amazon facility at 800 Perry Road after a brief search of nearby streets.
Branch Details And What Comes Next
The Chase Stafford Pointe branch is listed at 807 Southfield Drive in Plainfield, according to the bank’s branch locator, and Chase confirms the address. Plainfield police say detectives are continuing interviews and evidence collection and will release more information when it becomes available. Investigators have not yet provided details about any injuries or formal charges, according to WISH-TV.
