Two Bank Robberies Reported Monday In Oak Park

(STMW) -- Two separate bank robberies were reported Monday in west suburban Oak Park.

The first robbery happened about 11:25 a.m. at Community Bank at 1001 Lake St. in Oak Park, according to the FBI.

The suspect was described as a black male about 6-foot and 200 pounds wearing a wig, according to FBI.

The second robbery happened about 4 p.m. at the U.S. Bank branch at 6020 W. Roosevelt, according to the FBI.

The Midday Bandit, who is suspected in at least six other robberies in Chicago and the western suburbs, is suspected of committing that robbery.

The bandit is described a black man in his 20s, about 160 pounds with facial hair, according to the FBI.

A man dressed as a woman robbed an Oak Park bank Monday morning. (Source: FBI)

An FBI spokesperson could not immediately reached for additional details about the robberies.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI's Chicago office at (312) 421-6700.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2015. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.