Elgin bank held up by man sought in earlier bank heist, FBI says

A Fifth Third Bank branch in Elgin was robbed Friday by a man the FBI believes may have held up a bank last month in Woodridge.

The man went into the 1645 Larkin Ave. bank at about 5:15 p.m. and demanded cash, officials said. He did not display a weapon.

The suspect is described as being in his mid-30 with a thin to medium build and standing about 5-foot-8, officials said. He was wearing black sunglasses, a black coat, blue jeans, a black shirt, and brown shoes with white soles.

FBI officials believe the man also robbed a Fifth Third Bank branch at 2323 63rd St. in Woodridge on Jan. 12.

The FBI is coordinating the investigation with assistance from Elgin detectives.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Elgin Police Department’s major investigations division at 847-289-2600. Anonymous tips or information can also be provided via the crime line at 847-695-4195 or by texting 847411 and including ELGINPD at the beginning of the text.

Gloria Casas is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News.

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