Illinois BMO Bank robber sought; FBI says suspect may be in Wisconsin

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Officials with the FBI Chicago and Milwaukee Field Offices have reason to believe a man who robbed a BMO Bank in Buffalo Grove, Illinois could be in Wisconsin.

The crime happened around 3:25 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 at the BMO Bank located on W. Half Day Road in Buffalo Grove. The man displayed a demand note and implied he had a handgun. 

The robber is described as a male, white, about 6' tall, weighing 180 pounds and approximately 30 to 40 years old. Officials say he had facial hair and acne scars on his face. The man was wearing a long-sleeved black jacket, baseball cap, dark pants and white sneakers.

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Again, due to the bank's proximity to the border, the suspect may reside on either side of the border, officials noted.

The public can report tips (even anonymously) at 312-421-6700 and tips.fbi.gov.