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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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: June 7, 2016

Reference: Armed Robbery First Merit Bank (new surveillance photos attached)

The Norton Shores Police Department is asking for help in identifying a suspect and vehicle from an armed robbery which occurred at the First Merit Bank, 917 W Norton, on May 23. The offender 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 with tan or olive skin tone, wearing a dark gray colored hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, approximately 5”10”, 200 lbs with a goatee beard.

Newly released information:

The offender is captured on video running from the bank to his vehicle which was parked west of the bank. Vehicle experts have narrowed the vehicle body style as: 1998-2000 GMC Envoy, 1995-2005 Chevy, S-10 Blazer, 1995-2005 GMC Jimmy, or 1996-2001 Olds Bravada. The vehicle color is unknown but there is a silver trim piece on the front and rear doors. This is consistent on both sides of the vehicle.

The Norton Shores Police Department will provide more information as it is obtained. The Norton Shores Police Department is being assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

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.