GRPD asking for help identifying bank robbery suspect

Rachael Schuit

02 Aug 2022 — 1 min read

Photo Credit: Grand Rapids Police Department

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) The Grand Rapids Police is searching for a suspect involved in a bank robbery at a Lake Michigan Credit Union branch on Lake Michigan Drive NW on Monday afternoon.

GRPD has released photos captured by bank cameras during the robbery.

Police say the suspect is described a black male with a medium build.

The photos released show the suspect in a gray hoodie with khaki cargo pants, black sneakers, a grey beanie hat, black sunglasses, and a disposable blue mask.

The investigation is being handled by GRPD and the FBI.

GRPD detectives can be reached at 616-456-3380.

Anyone with information who would like to leave an anonymous tip can contact the silent observer at 616-774-2345 or submit the information online.

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