Duo robs banks in Northbrook, Evanston
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Authorities Monday evening were searching for two men who robbed banks in Northbrook and Evanston earlier in the day.
At 12:02 p.m., the men robbed the Fifth Third Bank at 240 Skokie Blvd. in Northbrook, close to the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Edens Spur spilt.
At 12:30 p.m., the same two men robbed the Fifth Third Bank at 2440 Main St. on the west side of Evanston – close to the North Shore Channel and the boundary with Skokie.
The FBI said the men displayed a gun and verbally demanded money.
Both suspects were described as Black men with medium builds. One was in his 20s or 30s standing 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 inches tall – wearing a black hooded jacket with a fur trim around the hood, a black balaclava, white sweatpants with a solid black strip along the outside leg, gray gym shoes, and blue gloves.
The other was in his 30s or 40s and stood 5 feet 10 to 5 feet 11 inches tall. He had on a black neoprene face covering with mirrored or reflective eye pieces, a multicolored plaid hooded coat, black jeans, white high-top shoes, and blue gloves.
The FBI said the public can report tips to (312) 421-6700, and tips.fbi.gov.