83-year-old man, accomplice arrested for bank heists in Chicago suburbs
The 83-year-old is known as the Leaping Bandit for heists including five bank robberies in 1987 in the Chicago area.
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The 83-year-old is known as the Leaping Bandit for heists including five bank robberies in 1987 in the Chicago area.
The FBI did not specify whether the robber got away with any money, and if so, whether a dye pack was included with the proceeds.
The FBI is investigating a ban robbery in Elmhurst.
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
He carries a gun, and there is fear he may use the weapon next.
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the FBI at 312-421-6700.
Authorities said the suspect displayed a note and implied he had a handgun.
Authorities said the suspect displayed a note and implied he had a handgun. No injuries were reported.
Just before 11 a.m., a man armed with a black handgun, and wearing a work jacket, hoodie, and black mask robbed the U.S. Bank at 60 S. Meacham Rd.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI.
The FBI said the robber verbally demanded money and passed a note, but no weapon was displayed.
The FBI says one of the suspects was shot. That person got away.
The robbery at the bank in Matteson happened shortly before an attempted armored truck heist in Country Club Hills. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The bank that was robbed in Matteson is located right next to a daycare. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
No one was injured during the robbery.
A suspect who robbed a bank in Wicker Park Tuesday morning is at large.
No one was hurt.
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