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Person of interest in custody for attempted bank robbery in Oak Park

By Sun-Times Wire

(OAK PARK) Police are questioning a person of interest in connection with the attempted robbery of a bank Friday afternoon in west suburban Oak Park.

Someone tried to rob the U.S. Bank branch at 104 N. Oak Park Ave. about 2:15, Dave Powers, spokesman for the Village of Oak Park, said.

FBI spokeswoman Joan Hyde said a possible suspect was in custody, but additional details were not immediately available.

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