Shots fired at Loop bank robbery; Ogilvie Transportation Center reopens after search for suspect
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The FBI is responding to a bank robbery in the Loop Thursday afternoon.
The FBI confirmed they responded to 1 South Wacker for a report of a bank robbery. CPD confirmed the bank robbery at the Fifth Third branch there at about 3 p.m.
Chicago police said as the suspect left, they were confronted by a security guard and there was an exchange of gunfire.
"I texted my mom and I was like mom, I think someone just got shot downstairs," said witness Abby Gasick.
The gunfire appeared to shatter windows at the front of the bank. Law enforcement said a 59-year-old security guard suffered a graze wound in the shooting and was treated at the scene, but refused transport to a hospital and further treatment.
The FBI released a description of the suspect, describing him as a Black male, 5 ft. 7 in. tall with a medium build wearing a black hooded jacket, a mask, winter gloves and blue jeans.
Cell phone video shared by CWB Chicago showed the suspect kneeling on the ground, stuffing money into a bag before fleeing the bank.
Chicago police briefly shut down Ogilvie Transportation Center at 500 West Madison to search for the suspect but did not find him.
No one is in custody, law enforcement said.
Fifth Third Bank released a statement, saying, "We are not able to speak to the details of the incident, but the safety of our employees, customers and the public is our utmost concern. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement authorities."
