Crime & Safety
Bank Robbed in Des Plaines Thursday
The FBI is investigating the afternoon incident at the U.S. Bank on Oakton Street.

DES PLAINES, IL - A man is wanted by the FBI in connection to what's been described as a "non-takeover" bank robbery at the U.S. Bank at 1223 E. Oakton St. in Des Plaines on Thursday.
The man, described as black, approximately 5'4'' in height and wearing jeans, a dark blue sweatshirt and sunglasses, entered the bank at 12:42 p.m. He did not show a weapon, according to BanditTracker.
Contact the FBI Chicago office at (312) 421-6700 with details.
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