Bank robbers apparently wanted to get their day's work done before the snowstorm got in the way Tuesday morning.
Police and the FBI report two bank branches -- one in south suburban Tinley Park and the other in northwest Indiana -- were robbed Tuesday morning.
About 10:15 a.m. a man robbed the First Midwest Bank branch at 167th Street and 80th Avenue in Tinley Park, police there said.
The robber was described as a white man between 45 and 50, about 6 feet tall, police said. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.
Tinley Park police said the man did not use a weapon and did not imply that he had one.
He was last seen on foot in the area of the bank, and police were concentrating their search efforts there. Police said there was no immediate danger to those in the area, but that residents should report suspicious activity by calling 911.
In Dyer, Ind., a man robbed the TCF Bank branch at 805 Joliet St., according to the FBI.
The robber was described as a black man between 30 and 40, 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-7, wearing a dark coat. No weapon was shown in the robbery.
So far this year there have been at least 27 bank robberies in the Chicago metropolitan area, according to the FBI. In 2012 there were 218.
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Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:55:01 GMT
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
