Farina Branch of Midland States Bank is Closed Following Friday Morning Incident

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Published on October 7 2016 11:40 am
Last Updated on October 8 2016 9:42 am
Written by Greg Sapp

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the Midland States Bank in Farina Friday morning.  

At approximately 9:34 a.m. on October 7, 2016, a white male suspect wearing a plaid shirt, red plaid jacket, blue jeans, and a green baseball cap entered the Midland States Bank, displayed a weapon, and demanded money.  After receiving an undetermined amount of money he exited the bank and was last seen on foot heading north on Walnut Street.  The suspect is described as having long black hair, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, and is estimated to weigh 200 pounds.
 
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact ISP Zone 7 Investigations at (217)342-7853.
 
This is an active and ongoing investigation; no further information is available.
 

Bank officials say that the Farina branch will re-open on Tuesday with regular hours. Monday is a bank holiday.