Crime News Chicago

Suspect arrested after Wicker Park bank robbery

By Sun-Times Wire

screen_shot_2019_04_02_at_3.14.47_pm_e1554236222451.png — BMO Harris Bank, 1242 N. Ashland Ave. | Google Maps

A person is in custody after robbing a bank Tuesday in Wicker Park.

The hold-up happened about 2 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank branch at 1242 N. Ashland Ave., according to a statement from the FBI’s Chicago Field Office.

Chicago police said FBI agents were at the scene investigating, but did not provide additional details.

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