Fifth Third Bank branch robbed in Waukegan

waukegan_111515_copy.jpg

Surveillance photo of the man suspected of robbing a Fifth Third Bank branch Thursday morning in Waukegan. | FBI

A man robbed a Fifth Third Bank branch Thursday morning in north suburban Waukegan.

The robbery happened at 11:33 a.m. at the bank at 702 N. Green Bay Rd. in Waukegan, according to the FBI.

The robber did not show a weapon and no one was injured, the FBI said. He left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to Waukegan police.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s, about 150 pounds, and 5-foot-8 to 6 feet with a slender build, police and the FBI said. He was wearing a Chicago Bears knit hat, glasses and black coat.

Anyone with information should call the FBI at (312) 421-6700 or Waukegan police at (847) 360-9001.

Less than 24 hours earlier, a TCF Bank branch was robbed about two blocks away.

That robbery happened at the branch at 922 Green Bay Rd. at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said. The suspect was described as a black man about 30, 6 feet and more than 200 pounds, police said. He was wearing a black hat, black hooded sweatshirt and breathing mask.

waukegan_111515a_copy.jpg

Surveillance photo of the man suspected of robbing a Fifth Third Bank branch Thursday morning in Waukegan. | FBI

The Latest
Previously struggling to keep its doors open, the Buena Park establishment received a boost from the popular TikToker.
Bagent also said the negative publicity about teammate Caleb Williams leading to the draft has turned out to be “completely false.”
Deputy Sean Grayson has been fired and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Massey, who had called 911 to report a possible prowler. He has pleaded not guilty. The family says the Department of Justice is investigating.
Here’s how Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Convention are embracing Charli XCX’s social media post that sparked a cultural movement.
Thousands gathered in Union Park for the Pitchfork Music Festival, the Chicago Bears started training camp at Halas Hall, and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign.