Robbery of U.S. Bank Branch in Bloomington
| FBI Minneapolis January 02, 2012 |
On January 2, 2012, at approximately 8:45 a.m., a bank robbery occurred at a U.S. Bank branch, located at 9633 Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington, Minnesota. The robber, who was described as a white male, entered the bank and approached the teller counter. After he was inside of the bank, he passed a note to the victim teller, demanding cash. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber fled from the bank on foot.
The robber was described as a white male, who stood approximately 6’0” in height and appeared to be approximately 35 to 40 years of age. He weighed approximately 220 lbs. He also wore a black leather jacket, a black t-shirt, and blue jeans.
The robber may also be responsible for a bank robbery which occurred in Fargo, North Dakota on December 31, 2011 at the Bank of the West.
If anyone has any information about this most recent robbery, they are requested to contact the FBI at (763) 569-8000 or the Bloomington Police Department.