BUSTED: Racine bank robbery suspects apprehended in about 30 minutes

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police on Tuesday afternoon, June 17th, were able to arrest two bank robbery suspects.

Arrested are a 49-year-old man and a 33-year-old man from Racine.

Just after 1:30 p.m., police responded to the BMO Harris Bank on Durand Avenue.

Responding officers were advised that a suspect fled on foot, and may have been picked up by a red vehicle leaving northbound from the area.

While en route to the robbery, an officer observed a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle traveling northbound on Ohio Street from the area.

The officer followed the vehicle while cover officers arrived.

A vehicle stop was initiated in the 4400 block of 17th Street.

Police say the 49-year-old suspect fled from the vehicle into yards in the area.

A perimeter was established to ensure the suspect did not escape.

Assistance was requested from the Racine County Sheriff's Office's K-9 unit, who was on duty.

Officers began to organize a yard-by-yard search for the suspect.

The 49-year-old suspect was located in a yard in the 4400 block of Victory Avenue, with the assistance of the K-9 officer.

The 33-year-old suspect, whom police believe was driving the vehicle, was also taken into custody.

The suspects were taken to the Racine Police Department on charges of robbery of a financial institution and obstructing and parole violation.

Racine police say: "This incident was a tremendous collaborative effort by area law enforcement including the Racine Police Department, Racine County Sheriff’s Department and the Mount Pleasant Police
Department. The incident occurred at 1:35 p.m. and the suspect was in custody by 2:04 p.m."