Winfield Bank Robbed Thursday
Winfield Police & The Lake County Sheriff Department Detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Thursday around 12:39 PM at the Centier Bank located at 8020 E. 109th, according to Winfield Town Marshal Dan Ball.
The male black suspect walked to the bank from a nearby area and implied he had a weapon but did not display one. The suspect was wearing a yellow rain suit, facial goggles, and face covering. He is approximately 6’0 tall. The suspect fled the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of US currency. Police believe the suspect entered a car nearby. Multiple agencies including Crown Point, Winfield, and Lake County Police responded. There were no injuries reported. No further information was immediately available.
Anyone who may have information on this incident is asked to call The Lake County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 219-755-3346.
