FBI, police seek suspect in Lincolnwood bank robbery

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
FBI, police seek suspect in north suburban bank robbery
The FBI and Lincolnwood, IL police are looking for a suspect in a US bank robbery on Lincoln Avenue.

LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- The FBI and Lincolnwood police are looking for the masked man who robbed a U.S. Bank branch.

It happened on Monday around 1:30 p.m. at the branch on Lincoln Avenue.

The FBI said the man walked into the bank with a note demanding money. No one was hurt.

The suspect, described as between 30 and 39 years old and about 5-foot-8, wore a black beanie-style hat, dark-framed sunglasses, two surgical masks, black sweatpants, blue loafers or slippers and a loose-fitting, long-sleeved, dark-colored jacket with a full zipper, the FBI said. The jacket covers a gray sweatshirt, which covers a black shirt. He also had a dark-colored beard.

Officials asked anyone who recognizes him to call the FBI or Lincolnwood police.

The FBI said the public can report tips at 312-421-6700 and tips.fbi.gov.