An armed robber hit a Bank of America branch near the intersection of 75th Street and Route 59 in Naperville on Friday morning, triggering a federal investigation after the suspect slipped away before officers arrived.
Authorities say the robbery happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the FBI has confirmed it is handling the inquiry while keeping key details close, including how much, if anything, was taken.
According to CBS Chicago, Naperville police and federal agents responded to the scene following the morning call and have labeled the case an active investigation. That report notes that officials have not yet released a suspect description or said whether any property has been recovered.
FBI response and tips
The FBI Chicago Field Office typically leads bank-robbery investigations in the region and is asking anyone with information, photos, or video to come forward. The FBI lists (312) 421-6700 and FBI as ways to submit tips, and the agency’s FBI bank-robbery guide explains what kinds of evidence, including surveillance video and license-plate images, can help build a case.
A local pattern
This is not the first time in recent weeks that federal agents have been called to a Naperville bank. In early April, a Fifth Third Bank branch on East Ogden Avenue drew an FBI response, according to ABC7 Chicago. Hoodline covered that earlier federal response as well. The back-to-back federal involvement underscores how suburban bank robberies often turn into multi-agency operations.
How to help investigators
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the area near 75th Street and Route 59 on Friday morning and may have cellphone, security, or dash-cam video.
The City of Naperville lists the police department headquarters at 1350 Aurora Ave. and a non-emergency line at (630) 420-6666. For reference, Bank of America lists the Fort Hill & 75th branch at 2775 W 75th St in Naperville.
