MT. VERNON (WSIL) � Police are investigating a bank robbery in Mt. Vernon.
It happened just before 10 a.m. Monday at Peoples National Bank on Main Street on the east side of town.Ìý
Mt. Vernon Police say a man entered the bank, implied he had a weapon, and demanded money. Police say the suspect is believed to be in his teens or early 20’s, approximately 5â€�4" with a thin build, wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and bright blue shoes.Ìý
The suspect was last seen walking north on 6th Street away from the bank.Ìý
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office assistedÌýin the search for the suspect. Authorities checkedÌývacant homes in the area as part of their investigation.Ìý
Anyone with information about theÌýrobbery is asked to call the Mt. Vernon Police Department at (618) 242-2131 or Jefferson County Crime Stoppers at (618) 242-TIPS (8477).Ìý
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