NorStates Bank robbed??

[Penguin40]

Hey guys, I was on my way home about 3:30 today, and squad cars were speeding down North and Glen Flora, and I heard others further away. I got in and turned on my scanner to hear that there was a robbery at NorStates Bank across from the old Cub foods. As I understand it, the guy implied he had a gun and got away with about 10 grand? Anyone else hear this? Also, I believe there was a woman who had her purse stolen at Bubbleland not too much earlier than this. As of 4, they were still looking for the guy (s). Anyone with info on this? Thanks.

[fedupinwaukegan]

this is on the News Sun site


Suspect robs Waukegan NorStates Bank
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November 7, 2008
NEWS-SUN STAFF

Authorities are searching for a man who made away with $10,000 after robbing NorStates Bank in Waukegan Friday afternoon.

A dispatcher described the suspect as 6 feet-tall with curly hair, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

He was last seen leaving the bank at 1601 Lewis Ave. on foot. It is unclear if the suspect displayed a weapon during the robbery.

[Blackdiamond]

Damn, hope he didn't take my $10.00 :o

[fedupinwaukegan]

Waukegan police looking for bank robber
By Hafsa Naz Mahmood | Daily Herald Staff

Published: 11/8/2008 12:04 AM


Waugekan police are searching for a man who robbed a bank Thursday afternoon.

About 3:25 p.m., a man entered at NorStates Bank, 1601 N. Lewis Ave., went to a teller and presented a note. The man implied he had a weapon, though no one reported seeing a firearm.

The teller gave the man cash, and the suspect fled south on foot. The amount of money stolen is currently undetermined.

The suspect is described as a thin black man in his early 30s with scruffy facial hair wearing jeans, a brown jacket and hooded sweatshirt underneath.

Police recovered the brown jacket and are searching for a suspect. They're also reviewing bank surveillance footage.

Anyone with information regarding the incident can call Waukegan police at (847) 599-2608 or (847) 599-2947.

[Blackdiamond]

Hey Fedup--you really liked that story :lol: Tell it one more time.

[fedupinwaukegan]

Blackdiamond Wrote:Hey Fedup--you really liked that story :lol: Tell it one more time.

Dude, the Daily Herald version had a wee bit more info then the ol' News Sun version, hence....

At your service :!:

[marshmellow]

What surprises me is that it's took so long for someone to rob them. I never found it to be that secure a place.

[Blackdiamond]

Hello "breath-of-fresh-air". You're right--there are no Security Guards. I thought all Banks had them lurking around somewhere. I thought I've seen some years ago. Oh, well, probably just my imagination.

[Penguin40]

Thanks for that info, Fedup. Has there been any more news on this? Sorry, I don't get online often anymore...been real busy. Thanks!

[fedupinwaukegan]

NorStates Bank robbery suspect photos released

November 14, 2008
NEWS-SUN STAFF

WAUKEKGAN--Waukegan police have released two photographs of a man responsible for the NorStates Bank robbery last week, making away with $10,000 in cash before fleeing the scene.

He is shown as an African-American man with scruffy facial hair in his late 40s, wearing jeans and a brown jacket with a hooded sweatshirt underneath.
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In the robbery that took place Nov.7 at the 1601 N. Lewis Ave. branch, it was implied the suspect had a weapon after he handed a teller a note demanding money.

However, no one reported seeing a firearm.

Police recovered the brown jacket and are currently searching for the man.

Authorities are asking anyone that recognizes the suspect in the two surveillance photos or has any additional information to contact the Waukegan Police Department at (847)-599-2608 or (847)-599-2947.