Bank robber at large; northwest suburban Chicago residents asked to shelter in place
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (CBS) -- People who live and work near a bank in Schaumburg were asked to shelter in place Wednesday afternoon – after a man robbed the bank and got away.
Schaumburg police said the US Bank at 60 S. Meacham Rd. was robbed at 1:25 p.m.
The FBI said the man made a verbal demand for funds and showed a black handgun.
Detectives remained on the scene for hours afterward, and a large police presence was in the area.
The FBI said the man was a white or Hispanic male in about his mid- to late 20s or early 30s – standing 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing 200 to 220 pounds.
Police said the robber was last seen wearing a brown Carhartt jacket and black shoes with white accents and soles, and carrying a black Under Armour backpack.
He was also wearing blue jeans, a dark tan or brown pull-over-style hooded sweat shirt with the hood up, and a black gaiter-style mask over the lower half of his face at the time of the robbery, the FBI said.
He was last seen running south from the scene, police said.
The FBI released photos of the robbery suspect, including two that show him pointing the gun.
Meanwhile, Schaumburg police sent everyone in the immediate area of the bank a message asking them to shelter in place for their safety.
Police eventually cleared the scene without finding the robber.
Anyone who spots someone matching the description of the bank robber should not approach, but should rather call 911 right away.
The public can also report tips on the bank robbery to the FBI at 312-421-6700, and tips.fbi.gov.