2 Banks Robbed In Half An Hour In Dearborn

DEARBORN, MI — Two Dearborn banks were robbed Thursday morning within half an hour of each other, police said. Two arrests have been made in the case, police said.

The first branch located in the 5200 block of Oakman was robbed around 9:23 a.m. Thursday.
The caller relayed that the female suspect had indicated “they were watching,” and she was forced to carry an explosive device, police said. She was given money and she left the area in a white sedan.

At 9:48 a.m., the second branch in the 22000 block of Michigan Ave called 911 and said that a female had just robbed the bank with a note indicating an explosive device, also leaving the scene in a white sedan.

The description was broadcast and Dearborn patrol officers located the vehicle on Michigan Ave near Southfield. A traffic stop was made and two suspects were detained pending further investigation, authorities said.

The Dearborn Police Bomb Squad was called to the scene and ensured that there was no explosive device in the vehicle.

The investigation is still ongoing as Detectives responded to both banks to speak with witnesses and review video footage.

“Due to the information provided by witnesses and the quick actions of our officers, the suspects involved in these incidents were successfully taken into custody,” Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad said in a statement. “I commend both the witnesses and the officers involved for their efforts.”

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