12 014318bankrobbery
12 014318bankrobbery
12 014318bankrobbery
On Friday, February 17, 2012, at approximately 5:55 p.m., Grand Rapids Police responded to the 5/3rd Bank, 1319 Michigan St. NE, on a reported robbery. Upon arrival, witnesses told police that a suspect entered the bank and approached a bank teller. The suspect implied he had a weapon and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled the bank on foot westbound on Michigan St. Witnesses reported observing a vehicle leave the area quickly. The suspect was described as a black male, 30-40 years of age, 5-10 to 6 in height, 180 lbs. The suspect wore a black stocking hat, black baggy coat, blue jeans, and had a grey mask over a portion of his face. The vehicle observed leaving the area was described as an older Chevrolet Impala. A partial license plate was obtained by witnesses. The vehicle was occupied by several subjects. At approximately 6:50 p.m., the suspect vehicle was observed by an officer in the area of Hasting St. and Prospect Ave., NE. The two occupants of the vehicle fled as the officer tried to stop them. One of the subjects was apprehended. The Major Case Team and the FBI are investigating this robbery. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call police at 456-3604 or Silent Observer at 774-2345. Silent Observer can also be contacted anonymously at www.silentobserver.org.