Crime & Safety

Same Man Suspected in 2 Morgan Park Bank Robberies

Banks on Western and Marshfield held up recently.

The same bank robber is suspected of hitting two Morgan Park neighborhood banks in the last two weeks. The latest happened Thursday at Fifth Third Bank, 11850 S. Marshfield Ave., at about 3:30. The earlier bank robbery happened Nov. 8 at a U.S. Bank, 11150 S. Western Ave. The amount of cash taken has not been disclosed.

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Surveillance photo from Fifth Third (left) and U.S. Bank

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In each, the man hands the teller a note demanding money and implies he has a weapon, according to the FBI. The bank robber is black, 40-50 years old, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 inches tall. He has marks on his face, according to the FBI.

If you have pertinent information, call the FBI 312-421-6700

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