Man Robs Bank In Downers Grove, Schools Put On Lockdown

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The FBI is investigating a bank robbery that took place in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon. The suspect reportedly robbed the US Bank at 1048 Ogden Avenue at approximately 1:35 p.m.

Local police responded to the call with K-9 patrol units in an effort to track down the suspect, the Village of Downers Grove said in an online statement. According to a description on the FBI website, Bandit Tracker, the suspect is a black male in his 20s or 30s, approximately 5'9" tall, weighing roughly 160 pounds. In surveillance video from the robbery, the suspect is wearing a black dress shirt with a gray tie. His face is obscured by sunglasses and he wore a black hat with a Nike logo. He has closely cropped facial hair.

After the US Bank robbery, schools in Downers Grove were placed on lockdown as law enforcement completed their K-9 search of the surrounding area, according to the village's statement.

If you recognize the man in the surveillance photos or have any information regarding this incident, contact the FBI at 312-421-6700.

>>Image via Bandit Tracker