Elyria police searching for suspect accused of robbing KeyBank

ELYRIA, Ohio — Police are asking for help locating a man who allegedly robbed the KeyBank in Elyria Monday afternoon.

Witnesses say the suspect enter the building on West River Road just after 2 p.m. and handed a note to clerks demanding money. While he did not show a gun at any point, employees complied and handed him an unknown amount of cash before he fled via vehicle. No one was hurt.

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The suspect is described as having a "heavy set" build with gray and white curly hair. He was wearing a blue jacket, a black stocking cap, and glasses over a face mask at the time of the robbery. It is not known what kind of car he may have been driving.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or whereabouts is asked to immediately call Elyria Police Det. Tyler Loesch at (440) 326-1205 or email him at tloesch@cityofelyria.org. Anonymous tips can also be texted to 847411 using the code word "TIPELYRIA."

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