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Authorities search for man who robbed 2 banks in The Loop, Bridgeport

CHICAGO (CBS) – Authorities are looking for a suspected serial robber who robbed two banks in the Loop and Bridgeport neighborhoods earlier this week.

Around 4:50 p.m. on March 7, FBI responded to a bank robbery at the Huntington Bank at 29 E. Madison St. The offender entered and presented a note demanding money. 

He was described as a White man, 5'11" – 6'1", wearing a grey baseball-style with a black bill, sunglasses, black mask, black jacket, and dark jeans.

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The next day on March 8, the same offender robbed Marquette Bank located at 615 W. 31st St. where he also entered and presented a note demanding money. This time, he was described wearing a black "Chicago" baseball-style cap with red bill, sunglasses, black mask, black "Chicago Bulls" jacket, black gloves, blue jeans, black-grey shoes.

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No weapons were shown or implied, and no one was reported injured in each incident.

The FBI is offering a $1000 reward for information leading directly to the arrest and conviction of the unknown offender. 

The public can report tips anonymously by calling The FBI Chicago office at 312-421-6700 or by submitting information at tips.fbi.gov.

There are no additional details at this time.

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