Crimestoppers March 17, 2008

CrimeStoppers and the Urbana Police Department are actively seeking your assistance with a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, March 11, at approximately 10:25am.The Chase Bank, located at 405 North Broadway in Urbana, was entered by the suspect, who patiently waited in line until he was able to approach a teller. He handed her a note that said he had a bomb and demanded cash. He never spoke. He was given some cash and he left the building.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6' tall. He was wearing a large black puffy or quilted coat and had a gray hood over his head. He was also wearing a black backpack with gray and red trim, and was carrying a small black duffle bag with a single shoulder strap. Photos of the suspect were captured by the bank's surveillance system.

If you have any information at all regarding this crime, please call CrimeStoppers at (217) 373-TIPS or (217) 373-8477. Information can also be sent by anonymous web tip by going to: www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com.

The information you provide is confidential. You do not have to appear in court. CrimeStoppers will pay a reward if the information you provide leads to an arrest for this crime. Cash rewards are also paid for information on other felony crimes or fugitives in the Champaign County area.