Fifth Third Bank Robbed In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, OH — The Fifth Third Bank on Madison Avenue was robbed on Monday afternoon, the Cleveland FBI announced. Investigators have released images of the suspect.

The robbery happened at 1:40 p.m. on Monday. The suspect walked up to the teller and demanded money from the teller. The teller handed over the cash and the suspect was seen leaving the bank and going north on W. 150th.

The suspect is a black man, approximately 50-years-old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a slim build and a gray beard. He wore a dark knit hat with logo, and dark clothing.

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The FBI said the same suspect may have robbed a Key Bank in Cleveland last Friday.

Tips on the robbery, or the identity of the suspect, can be provided to the Cleveland FBI, Lakewood Police, or CrimeStoppers. Tips can remain anonymous and reward money is available for tips that lead to the successful identification and prosecution of the responsible individual.

Photos from the Cleveland FBI