Bank robbery reported in West Carrollton; Police searching for suspect

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

Police are searching for a suspect after a reported bank robbery Thursday afternoon in West Carrollton.

According to West Carrollton Police Officer Chris Fairchild, at 3:48 p.m. a 911 caller reported a robbery in progress at the Farmers & Merchants Bank at 3235 W. Alex Bell Road.

Fairchild said that a man armed with a handgun robbed the bank and took an undisclosed amount of cash.

No injuries were reported, he said.

The man left on foot in an unknown direction, police said.

A K9 unit from Germantown Township police was called to search for the suspect, but was not able to find them. A drone from the West Carrollton Fire Department was also deployed.

Fairchild said the suspect is a while male; about 5 feet, 8 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall; weighs about 150-160 pounds, and was wearing black pants, a dark color jacket or sweatshirt, a black ball cap, sunglasses and a black surgical-style mask.

Police asked that anyone with any information about the robbery or the suspect to call the West Carrollton Police Department at 937-859-3688, or leave an anonymous tip with the Miami Valley Crime Stoppers by calling 937-222-7867 or by visiting their website.

About the Author