Crime & Safety
UPDATE: FBI Releases Photos of Wigged Bank Robber
Authorities are still searching for the man pictured here who allegedly robbed the U.S. Bank inside the Schnucks in Des Peres.
Updated Thursday: The FBI released four photos Thursday of a man wearing a wig who reportedly robbed the U.S. Bank inside the Schnucks in Des Peres Wednesday afternoon.
According to bandittrackerstlouis.com, around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, a man entered the U.S. Bank in the Schnucks store at 12223 Manchester Road in Des Peres. Authorities said he gave a note to a teller demanding money.
The man reportedly implied he had a weapon, but never showed one. He fled with an undisclosed amount of money.
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According to the FBI, investigators are still searching for the man described as approximately 160 pounds, wearing a shoulder-length female wig and a black and blue windbreaker.
According to KSDK.com, the search for the suspect was concentrated near West County Cinema. He was reportedly last seen in the area around the theater and Trader Joe's, near Manchester Road and Interstate 270.
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Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477. CrimeStoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a felony arrest, but tips must be submitted to CrimeStoppers for the reward.
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