Serial Suburban Bank Robber Strikes Rosemont Fifth Third

ROSEMONT, IL — The same man suspected of robbing three other suburban banks so far this year has struck again, this time wearing makeup. The FBI said the man started his spree in west suburban Woodridge in January and subsequently robbed three more banks in the northwest suburbs, first in Elgin, then Buffalo Grove, before targeting Rosemont this weekend.

His most recent robbery was reported Saturday around 1:50 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank, 7150 Mannheim Rd., according to the FBI. Witnesses said he was wearing foundation makeup on his face.

The robber was described as a white man appearing to be 25-35 years old, between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet 1 inch tall with a thin build. Each of the bank robberies the FBI attributes to this suspect occurred in the afternoon and each has been a non-takeover robbery, meaning only the teller is aware the robbery is taking place.

The most recent of his prior heists took place at a Chase Bank in Buffalo Grove on June 30. In that incident, he gave a teller a note asking for money and implying that he had a weapon.

Before that, he robbed two other Fifth Third Bank branches, according to the FBI. The first was Jan. 12 in Woodridge at 4:07 p.m. and the second was reported in Elgin at 5:13 p.m. on Feb. 3.

The FBI has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of this man. Anyone with information has been asked to call the FBI's Chicago office at 312-421-6700.

Top photo: Suspect in robbery of Rosemont Fifth Third Bank on July 22 | via FBI