Multiple police agencies across Southern Illinois are actively searching for suspects involved in an early morning bank robbery in Washington County. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies were dispatched to Ashley Farmers and Merchants Bank at approximately 3:50 a.m. Tuesday following a burglary call. Officers from the Nashville Police Department also responded to the scene.
According to investigators, the suspects fled the bank just moments before law enforcement arrived. Witnesses told authorities that the individuals left the bank on foot before getting into a waiting black Mazda SUV and leaving the area. The exact number of suspects involved has not been released.
The incident is being investigated as a joint, multi-jurisdictional effort involving several law enforcement agencies. Authorities urge anyone with information related to the burglary to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Tips can be directed to Detective Brent Klingeman at 618-327-8274, extension 4. Callers should reference CAD number 26-000941.
Area police and sheriff’s departments are advised to remain on high alert for suspicious vehicles and activity in their communities