Crime & Safety

Feds Hunt For Man Who Robbed Bank Of America On North Avenue Near Oak Park

Federal officials are looking for a man who robbed a Bank of America branch at 7126 North Avenue in Chicago Friday.

CHICAGO, IL — FBI officials are looking for a suspect who robbed the Bank of America at 7126 W. North Avenue in Chicago Friday. The incident took place around 1:52 p.m. and authorities believe the same man was responsible for another robbery that took place at a US Bank at 5850 Belmont in Chicago on August 2.

Video surveillance captured the suspect on camera as he approached the teller window during the robbery. He is described as a black male in his mid-50s between 5'4" and 5'6" tall. According to the FBI, he has a large build. At the time of the robbery Friday, the man was wearing a black shirt, sunglasses, and a red hat with a red design.

If you have any information on this crime, contact Chicago FBI at 312-421-6700.

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