Crime & Safety

Suspect in Custody After Bank Robbed in Skokie Tuesday

Police arrested a man who matched the description of the robber at First Bank and Trust.

SKOKIE, IL - The First Bank and Trust in Skokie was robbed Tuesday and police believe they have the culprit in custody.

The bank at 8047 Skokie Blvd. was robbed at gunpoint at 5:50 p.m., according to a report from the Skokie Review.

The robber was seen fleeing on foot east of the bank, where police arrested a person who matched a description.

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The suspect was arrested in the 8000 block of North Kenton Avenue.

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