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FBI Offers $5,000 Reward After Armed Suspect Robs Two Chicago Banks

Releasing surveillance images of a hooded suspect, the FBI is seeking tips from anyone with information.

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Overview

  • The first robbery occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on June 2 at the Huntington Bank branch at 1400 West Fullerton Avenue in Lincoln Park, and the second unfolded around noon at the Fifth Third Bank at 5918 North Broadway in Edgewater.
  • In both incidents, the suspect displayed a handgun, demanded money and fled on foot with no injuries reported.
  • Authorities describe the suspect as wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with facial covering, dark pants, dark shoes with white soles and carrying a red drawstring backpack.
  • The FBI has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and conviction.
  • Witnesses and tipsters are asked to contact the FBI at 312-421-6700 or submit details online at tips.fbi.gov.