Lockdown over, cops search for robber

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) - Westfield schools were briefly locked down Friday morning after a bank robbery suspect was thought to be on foot in the area.

Police said the robber entered the M&I Bank in the 100 block of East Main Street and handed the teller a note. The man was given an undisclosed amount of money and he quickly fled the scene. Police said the man did not display a weapon during the robbery.

He’s described as a black male, mid-twenties, 5’6” to 5’11” and wearing a hooded jacket and light colored knitted winter hat.

The suspect may have been exposed to dye from the stolen money.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Westfield Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS.