Masked Man Robs Homewood Bank, Flees On Foot: Police

HOMEWOOD, IL — Homewood police and the FBI are investigating after a masked man robbed a bank in Homewood Friday afternoon.

Witnesses said the man implied he was armed and demanded money from a teller at First Savings Bank of Hegewisch, 18200 S. Halsted St., just after 2 p.m., police said.

Witnesses told police the male suspect fled the scene westbound on foot. No one was injured during the incident. James Hart School was placed on a temporary lockdown during the incident as a precaution, due to the school's proximity.

The Homewood Police Detective Division is assisting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with the investigation.

Anyone who may have information related to the incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at (708)206-3420.

This story is developing.