FBI agents searching for Loop bank robber

CHICAGO — Authorities are asking for help in the search for a person who robbed a Loop bank on Thursday.

According to Agents with the FBI’s Chicago Field Office, a search is underway for a person who held up a Citibank located at the corner of West Washington Street and North Dearborn Street, just after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Agents said the person walked into the bank and made a verbal demand for money while implying that he was armed. After he secured the cash, he fled the scene.

Agents said they believed the individual responsible was a man who stood between 6-foot and 6-foot-3, with a heavy build.

At the time of the robbery, agents said the perpetrator was spotted wearing a light hoodie, reflective sunglasses, a medical mask, a grey long-sleeved shirt, a blue polo shirt, denim pants and light sneakers.

In a news release announcing the search, agents provided photos of the individual, which were captured by surveillance cameras at the bank.

Agents said no one was injured in the robbery and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the FBI’s Chicago Field Office at 312-421-6700.

Those with information that could help agents in their investigation can also submit tips at tips.fbi.gov. Tips can be submitted anonymously.