Some residents in Schaumburg have been told by officials to shelter in place as police search for an armed man who is suspected in an armed robbery at a bank, according to authorities.
The robbery occurred at around 1:25 p.m. at US Bank, located at 60 S. Meacham Road. Police said that officers are searching for man around six feet tall who was last seen wearing a brown Carhartt jacket, black shoes with white soles.
Officials said the suspect was seen running southbound from the scene armed with a black handgun.
Police said citizens in the immediate area have been issued a message asking them to shelter in place, while motorists are advised to avoid the area as a heavy police presence continues.
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Officials said that the immediate area was cleared by detectives shortly before 4 p.m., while detectives remain on scene investigating.
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