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This man is suspected of robbing a 5/3 Bank on Portage in Kalamazoo (September 2, 2010)

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The 5/3 Bank at 4109 Portage in Kalamazoo (September 2, 2010)

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This man is suspected of robbing a 5/3 Bank on Portage in Kalamazoo (September 2, 2010)

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This man is suspected of robbing a 5/3 Bank on Portage in Kalamazoo (September 2, 2010)

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The 5/3 Bank on Portage in Kalamazoo (Google street view, September 2, 2010)

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Man arrested in Kzoo 5/3 robbery

39-year-old nabbed day after heist

Updated: Saturday, 04 Sep 2010, 7:49 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 11:24 AM EDT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) - A 39-year-old Portage man was arrested a day after allegedly robbing a 5/3 Bank in Kalamazoo.

On September 2, a suspect was described by witnesses as a light-skinned black man, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, large oval glasses with yellow lenses and a tan cowboy-style hat. He also is missing the tip of his right index finger to the first knuckle.

The man is likely in his late 20s to late 30s, standing about 6-feet to 6-2 with a medium build, according to a news release.

The robber ran from the scene, authorities said. A K-9 track was attempted but the track was lost a short distance from the bank, officials said.

On September 3, a Portage man was arrested for this crime. He will be arraigned soon.

Investigators encourage anyone with information to contact the department at (269) 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

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