Full Notification

Date: August 5, 2021
No: 21-13 Subject: Robbery-Bank ATM
On August 4, 2021 at 1309hrs the Racine Police Department responded to Chase Bank located at 5815 21st St. reference a robbery complaint. Officers learned while an ATM technician was working on the ATM machine two male suspects quickly approached wearing full masks. The technician put his hands up and the two suspects removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the ATM. The suspects then fled the area in a vehicle.
RAPD Investigators broadcasted the suspect and vehicle descriptions. The Illinois State Police located the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop which lead to a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle pursuit ended in Ford County, Illinois with the two male suspects fleeing on foot. A search ensued involving multiple agencies, including air units, officers on foot, and K9 units. The search was conducted throughout the night with both suspects being taken into custody by 1100hrs on August 5th, 2021. The Racine Police Department would like to express their gratitude to all the Illinois Law Enforcement agencies that worked tirelessly throughout the night to locate the robbery suspects. This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7756.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers by phone at (262) 636-9330, or through the Crime Stoppers app by using the p3 app.
All media inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to my attention at (262) 635-7772.
Sgt. Chad Melby
Public Information Officer