June 25, 2014

Robbery of Northview Bank Branch in Willow River

On June 25, 2014, at approximately 12:06 p.m., a lone black male (hereinafter the robber) entered the Northview Bank, which is located at 8132 County Road 61 in Willow River, Minnesota. The robber approached the teller counter, brandishing a handgun, and demanded cash. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber departed the bank in an older model, red Chevrolet Blazer bearing Wisconsin license plates.

The robber was described as a black male, who stood approximately 5’7” in height and who had a slender build. The robber wore a white mask, a black “hoodie” sweatshirt, and grey sweatpants. The robber also displayed a dark colored, semi-automatic handgun.

Anyone with any information regarding this robbery should contact the FBI at (763) 569-8000 or the Pine County Sheriff’s Office at (320) 629-8380. There is a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this person.