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NORTON SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT
4814 Henry Street, Norton Shores, MI 49441
Emergency 9-1-1 ● Administrative (231) 733-2691 ● Fax (231) 798-1968

P R E S S R E L E A S E
Released by: Chief Jon Gale



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: May 23, 2016

Reference: Armed Robbery First Merit Bank

The Norton Shores Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the First Merit Bank, 917 W Norton, at approximately 4:16 pm. The suspect entered the bank implying he had a gun and then fled walking west bound on Norton with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was described as a white male wearing a dark gray colored hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, approximately 5”10”, 200 lbs with a goatee beard.

The Norton Shores Police Department will provide more information as it is obtained. The Norton Shores Police department is being assisted by the Roosevelt Park Police Department, Muskegon Hts Police Department, Michigan State Police, Muskegon County Sheriff K9 and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

Photos of the suspect will be released soon.

Anyone with information to assist in the investigation is asked to contact Norton Shores Police Department at 231-733-2691 or Silent Observer at 231-72-CRIME.