Mokena Bank Robber Strikes Again in Tinley Park
The man who stole more than $3,000 from a bank on Front Street last Thursday is believed to have recently robbed a bank in Tinley Park Tuesday, Feb. 26.
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The robber who stole $3,490 from the Chase Bank location on Front Street last week is believed to be the same man who robbed a First Midwest Bank branch in Tinley Park on Tuesday, according to the Chicago Tribune.
In both cases, the robber did not use a weapon and fled the scene on foot. The Mokena robbery occurred at 1:33 p.m. Feb. 21. The Tinley Park incident took place at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 26.
The offender is approximately 40 years old, 5-foot, 4-inches tall and 200 pounds, according to Mokena police reports. The teller manning the Chase Bank station that was robbed said that the man had an unshaven face and was wearing sunglasses, a dark colored beanie and a grey sweatshirt with a logo.
According to the bank employee, the robber walked up to his teller station, pulled a white plastic shopping bag from his pocket and placed it on the counter. He then told the teller to put the money in the bag and stipulated “No funny money.”
The teller emptied his drawer and the robber took the bag of cash and left through the front door, reports state. At that point, the teller activated the bank’s silent alarm and notified his co-workers about the robbery.
The bank’s assistant branch manager was able to obtain video footage of the robber.
A Mokena police detective and an FBI agent were both present after the incident to take witness statements. The robbery is currently under investigation.
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Chase Bank
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Ann C. Piasecki
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Jennifer
7:49 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Why would you give an unarmed robber any money? What is he going to do without a weapon especially if he is 5 ft 4 in and 200lbs? You could get the police there before he gets any money since the police department is right down the street.
Dorothy
8:37 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
What an incredibly stupid remark. The teller didn't know for sure he was unarmed - just because he was not waving a weapon around didn't mean he might not have had a handgun in his pocket. Tellers are very carefully trained on procedures when faced with a robbery. Not putting themselves or their customers in harm's way is always the first concern.
Jennifer
8:44 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Since when does asking a simple question make it a stupid remark? There are way too many JUDGEMENTAL people in this world already Dorothy.
Dorothy
8:56 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
And you weren't being judgemental asking why the teller gave him money, and making the ASSUMPTION the police would get there and save the day? And assuming he didn't have a weapon? Pot - kettle, Jennifer.
RAK
8:56 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Welcome to the Patch.
Jennifer
9:03 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
No Dorothy I wasn't being JUDGEMENTAL!!!! I asked a question. I also know that I was at Speedway right after it happened, and the police were already there talking to store employees and customers. I never ASSUME anything. You know what is said about people that ASSUME! Are you saying that the Mokena Police Department isn't competent enough to get there in time, especially if the alarm was pressed prior to giving the LOSER that robbed the bank the money?
Karen
9:22 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Dorothy and Jennifer: There is already enough drama in the world with teenage girls, let's leave it there. It did not sound as though Jennifer was being judgemental, however, more likely not familiar with banking procedures of bank employees in this type of situation. Just glad that nobody was hurt and hopefully this man will be caught.
Jennifer
9:26 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Karen I agree with you on all counts. I have worked retail and an overnight shift at a convenience store. I am sure the procedures are different for all. I am glad no one was hurt.
Ron Kenning
10:30 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
I agree with Jennifer. He didn't even mention a weapon! Just seems a little strange that all you have to do is ask for money. You'd think that would be when silent alarm would be triggered . Also surprised the money was not marked in anyway or an ink bag included
john bruno
10:34 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
I've managed several banks in my lifetime.
Gun or not...key is the perceived threat....give the robber the money and let the police and FBI do their jobs.
This guy is going to be caught in the next few weeks.
All of you tellers out there....don't be a hero or heroine....let the police do their job...that is what they are trained to do.
Johnny on the spot
10:36 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
meow Cat fight on the patch ..................
Jennifer
10:42 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
You need to find something else to occupy your time Johnny on the spot.
Karen
2:06 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
I agree with "dat Bruno fool." He obviously has experience in this particular field and is educated on procedures that benefit the employee and their safety. Tellers in general do not earn enough income to play games with their lives, safety first. I do however believe that for some of us on here, our time might be better spent going back to school for an education, learning proper English, grammar...just saying.