ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a suspect in a bank robbery that happened in the Carondelet neighborhood
Officers responded to a call around 3:30 p.m. Thursday about a bank robbery at the Great Southern Bank located at 940 Loughborough Ave.
Police said the suspect entered the bank and inquired about opening an account. While the teller was helping him he gave the teller a note demanding money. The man took the money and fled on foot, police said.
He is described as six-foot tall, thin-built, and wearing black shorts with white designs, a white t-shirt, black sunglasses, a crossbody bag, white socks, black and white tennis shoes and a black bucket hat, police said.
No physical injuries were reported.
According to the SLMPD crime report, so far the amount of robberies city-wide is worse this year than it was in 2023.
Detectives continue to investigate the bank robbery. If you have details about the suspect's whereabouts you can contract CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Pictures of the suspect
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis has multiple programs to support victims of crime. Crime Victim Center’s programs range from direct services to crime victims as well as “creating awareness and change within the systems they encounter.”
Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has the Neighborhood Healing Network, which serves people who have experienced crime, violence or been the victim of an incident that caused trauma.
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC) is a community-based clinic in St. Louis that helps people heal after they have been injured by a bullet. The BRIC was established to help people who are discharged home from the emergency department after being shot.
