March 29, 2011
The Daily News
Iron Mountain, Michigan

Bank robbery reported in Iron River

IRON RIVER - Local law enforcement officials continue to investigate an armed bank robbery that occurred Tuesday in Iron River.

According to officers from the Iron River Police Department, the robbery occurred at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River at about 10:25 a.m.

The suspect was described as a younger, stocky, white male and approximately five feet, nine inches tall. He was said to be wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

The suspect left the scene on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

West Iron County School Superintendent Chris Thomson said that law enforcement officials advised that the school be put on lockdown, since a person of interest in the robbery lived near the school. The school was locked down for about two hours, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., he added.

Students were able to move from class to class, but they could not go outside the building, said Thomson.

Officials from the Iron River Police Department reported that they were still searching for the suspect as of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to contact the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321.

Keep checking www.ironmountaindailynews.com for further details.

 

March 29, 2011
WBUP TV 10
Ishpeming, Michigan

Iron River Credit Union Robbed

An armed robbery at a credit union in Iron River has police on the lookout for a suspect.

Someone robbed the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union shortly before 10:30 Central time Tuesday morning.

Iron River Police describe the suspect as a stocky young male, standing about 5'9".

He was said to be wearing a black helmet with a mask that fully covered his face, as well as dark green coveralls.

The suspect left the scene on a green four-wheeler, heading northwest.

The West Iron County Schools were placed on lockdown for about two hours since a person of interest in the robbery that police were looking at lived near the school.

There's no word on how much money was taken.

If you have any other information, Iron River Police are asking you to call them at 265-4321.

 

March 29, 2011
The Mining Journal
Marquette, Michigan

Iron River bank robbery reported

IRON RIVER - Law enforcement officials have been alerted to a report of an armed bank robbery in Iron River.

According to police scanner traffic, the robbery occurred at the Superior Iron Range Credit Union in Iron River sometime around 11 a.m.

The suspect was described as a younger, stocky male between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was said to be wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

The suspect allegedly left the scene on a gray and white four-wheeler.

West Iron County School Superintendent Chris Thomson said that law enforcement officials advised that the school be put on lockdown, since a person of interest in the robbery lived near the school. The school was locked down for about two hours, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., he added.

Students were able to move from class to class, but they could not go outside the building, said Thomson.

 

March 29, 2011
WLUC TV 6
Negaunee, Michigan

Iron River credit union robbed

IRON RIVER -- Police are continuing to search for a man suspected of robbing a credit union in Iron River Tuesday morning.

Using a handgun the male suspect robbed the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union around 10:30 a.m. CST using a handgun.

The man got away with an undisclosed amount of money and no one was injured.

Police said the suspect is a white male five foot nine inches tall with a medium build.

They also said he escaped on a green four wheeler.

Residents Tuesday were shocked that this happened and some said they were unaware anything was wrong until after the robbery.

"It was very quiet in town this morning," said Diana Marcell, who works across the street from the credit union at Saint Vincent De Paul. "So I was very surprised and in this little town of Iron River things do happen. Not very often and I was surprised that I didn't see a thing.

Also West Iron County Schools were locked down for two hours Tuesday after the robbery.

Superintendent Chris Thomson said he told police that a person of interest lived in the vicinity of the school.

Update:

The Iron River Police Department are still looking for the suspect.

We'll have more information as it becomes available.

Update:

According to West Iron County Public Schools, the lockdown was lifted around 2:45 p.m. EST time.

The reason for the lockdown, according to Superintendent Chris Thomson, was that the original suspect lived within the vicinity of the school.

Classes continued as normal during the lockdown, but nobody was allowed in or out of the building.

Update:

Local authorities say that West Iron County Public Schools are currently locked down. No word on when the lockdown will be lifted.

Update:

A young man with a handgun robbed the Superior Iron Range Federal Credit Union in Iron River around 11:24 a.m. EST, according to the Michigan State Police.

The suspect was described as a young, stocky 5'3" to 5'10" male wearing green coveralls and a black helmet and mask. He left the scene on a 4-wheeler headed northwest.

The amount of money that was taken has not been released.

Authorities from the Michigan State Police, Iron County Sheriff, Iron River City, and FBI are on the scene.

We'll post more information as it becomes available.

 

March 30, 2011
WNMU-FM
Public Radio 90
Marquette, Michigan

Iron River credit union robbed
By Nicole Walton

IRON RIVER, MI (WNMU) - Police are searching for a suspect in connection with the robbery of the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River Tuesday.

Officials say a man walked into the bank with a handgun around 10:30 a.m. Central Time and took an undisclosed amount of money. He fled the scene on a green four-wheeler.

West Iron County Public Schools were put on lockdown for about two hours after the robbery. Officials say a person of interest in the case lived near the school.

The suspect is described as a 5'9" white male with a medium build. He was wearing green coveralls, a black helmet, and a black mask.

No one was injured in the incident.

 

March 30 2011
WBUP TV 10
Ishpeming, Michigan

Search continues for Armed Suspect in Credit Union Robbery

Police in Iron River are still looking for the armed robber who got away with money from the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union shortly before 10:30 Central time Tuesday morning.

Iron River Police describe the suspect as a stocky young male, standing about 5'9".

He was said to be wearing a black helmet with a mask that fully covered his face, as well as dark green coveralls.

The suspect left the scene on a green four-wheeler, heading northwest.

There's no word on how much money was taken.

If you have any other information, Iron River Police are asking you to call them at 906-265-4321.

The credit union lobby will be closed Thursday, but the drive-through window will be open.

 

March 30, 2011
WLUC TV 6
Negaunee, Michigan

Police continue search for robbery suspect in Iron River

IRON RIVER -- The man suspected of robbing the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River is still at large.

Very little information has come out about the robbery as police continue to follow-up on leads.

One piece of new information we did receive is everyone at the credit union followed the proper protocol during the robbery.

Things appeared to be mostly back to normal in Iron River Wednesday. The credit union opened its drive-thru, but the lobby remained closed.

Police are looking for the man who robbed the credit union Tuesday. He is described as five feet nine inches tall with a medium build.

Police say no one outside of the credit union got a good look at the suspect.

"School was in session, it was mid-morning, and there wasn't a lot of business activity," said Michigan State Police Lieutenant Chris Sholander. "So there weren't many people close by where this event occurred that could have been able to identify him."

Sholander said police are continuing to investigate leads in the area.

Iron County residents are still shocked that a bank robbery happened in their backyard.

"I don't see that kind of crookedness or even vandalism or too much of that kind of stuff going on. So yeah, I'm surprised," said Crystal Falls resident and frequent Iron River visitor Randy Dion.

"Well, I guess the chance is always there that it would happen, but I guess I thought people were smarter here," said Iron River resident Ralph Dabeck.

Police say they are continuing to follow leads and are working diligently to catch their suspect.

"I'm optimistic that sooner or later this will be resolved, but I don't know if it will be in the next 24 hours," Sholander said.

Upper Michigan's Source contacted the credit union where the robbery took place, but they declined to comment on the incident.

Update:

More than 24 hours after the robbery at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River, police are continuing to look for their suspect.

Police have been following up on leads in Iron County, but so far no major leads have developed according to Michigan State Police Lieutenant Chris Sholander.

The FBI is leading the investigation with help from the Iron River Police, Michigan State Police, Iron County Sheriff's Department, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The suspect is described by police as a white male, approximately five feet nine inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing a dark helmet and a mask along with green coveralls at the time of the robbery.

He escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash on a green ATV four-wheeler.

Sholander said credit union employees followed proper protocol during the robbery. The credit union declined to comment on the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321.

 

March 30, 2011
The Daily News
Iron Mountain, Michigan

Iron River credit union robber on the loose
By Nikki Younk, Staff Writer

IRON RIVER - Law enforcement officials continue to investigate an armed credit union robbery that occurred Tuesday in Iron River.

Officers from the Iron River Police Department reported that the incident happened at about 10:25 a.m. at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union on 2nd Avenue.

The suspect was described as a younger, stocky, white male and approximately five feet, nine inches tall. He was said to be wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

Officers said that he left the scene on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

No one was injured in the incident, but the local school district had to be put on lock down for about two hours between 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.

West Iron County Schools Superintendent Chris Thomson said that he was advised by law enforcement officials to lock down the school, since a person of interest in the robbery lived near the school.

Students were able to move from class to class, but they could not go outside of the building, Thomson added.

Iron River Police Officers said that they were still searching for the suspect as of this morning.

The Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union was open for drive-through business today.

Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to contact the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321.

Check The Daily News website at www.ironmountaindailynews.com for any breaking news on the robbery.

Nikki Younk's e-mail address is nyounk@ironmountaindailynews.com.

 

March 30, 2011
The Mining Journal
Marquette, Michigan

Iron River bank robber remains at large today
By Nikki Younk, The Daily News (Iron Mountain, Michigan)

IRON RIVER - Local law enforcement officials continue to investigate an armed bank robbery that occurred Tuesday in Iron River.

According to officers from the Iron River Police Department, the robbery occurred at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River at about 10:25 a.m. CDT.

The suspect was described as a younger, stocky, white male and approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall. He was said to be wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

The suspect left the scene on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

West Iron County School Superintendent Chris Thomson said that law enforcement officials advised that the school be put on lockdown, since a person of interest in the robbery lived near the school. The school was locked down for about two hours, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., he added.

Students were able to move from class to class, but they could not go outside the building, Thomson said.

Officials from the Iron River Police Department reported that they were still searching for the suspect as of 9:15 a.m. EDT today.

Police are asking anyone with information on the robbery to contact the FBI in Marquette at 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at 265-4321.

 

March 30, 2011
The Daily News
Iron Mountain, Michigan

Iron River credit union robber on the loose
By Nikki Younk, Staff Writer

IRON RIVER - Law enforcement officials continue to investigate an armed credit union robbery that occurred Tuesday in Iron River.

Officers from the Iron River Police Department reported that the incident happened at about 10:25 a.m. at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union on 2nd Avenue.

The suspect was described as a younger, stocky, white male and approximately five feet, nine inches tall. He was said to be wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

Officers said that he left the scene on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

No one was injured in the incident, but the local school district had to be put on lock down for about two hours between 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.

West Iron County Schools Superintendent Chris Thomson said that he was advised by law enforcement officials to lock down the school, since a person of interest in the robbery lived near the school.

Students were able to move from class to class, but they could not go outside of the building, Thomson added.

Iron River Police Officers said that they were still searching for the suspect as of this morning.

The Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union was open for drive-through business today.

Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to contact the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321.

Check The Daily News website at www.ironmountaindailynews.com for any breaking news on the robbery.

Nikki Younk's e-mail address is nyounk@ironmountaindailynews.com.

 

March 31, 2011
The Daily News
Iron Mountain, Michigan

IR robber still at large
By Nikki Younk, Staff Writer

IRON RIVER - Officials from the Iron River Police Department reported today that they are still searching for a male suspect who robbed the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union on Tuesday.

The suspect was described as a young, stocky, white male who was about five feet, nine inches tall. He was wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

Officials said that he left the scene of the robbery on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Anyone who has information on the incident is urged to contact the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321.

The Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union was open for drive-through business today.

Nikki Younk's e-mail address is nyounk@ironmountaindailynews.com.

 

April 1, 2011
WBUP TV 10
Ishpeming, Michigan

Credit Union Robbery Investigation Continues

The Iron River credit union that was robbed at gunpoint earlier this week is still not quite back to normal yet.

The Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union will be open tomorrow for drive-through customers only.

The lobby and the walk-up windows will be closed.

It's the same situation that the credit union was in today.

The robbery happened Tuesday morning, and the investigation continues.

Iron River Police say the suspect displayed a handgun as he demanded money.

A full-face motorcycle helmet hid his identity.

He's described as a stocky young male, about five foot nine, wearing dark green coveralls, and he allegedly left the scene on a green four-wheeler.

There's still no word on how much money was taken.

If you have any other information, Iron River Police are asking you to call them at 265-4321.

 

April 1, 2011
The Daily News
Iron Mountain, Michigan

Search for robber continues
Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union offers $1,000 reward
By Nikki Younk, Staff Writer

IRON RIVER - The suspect in the Tuesday armed robbery of the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River remains at large.

Officials from the Iron River Police Department said Friday morning that they are still searching for the male subject.

He was described as a young, stocky, white male who was about five feet, nine inches tall and wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

Officials said that he left the scene of the robbery on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Superior Iron Range CEO Ron Lauren said Friday that the Iron River branch has been open since Wednesday, but for drive-through business only.

"That was suggested by the FBI," he explained. "We hope to be completely open by Monday."

Employees at the Iron River branch have been offered counseling, Lauren added.

Superior Iron Range is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to contact the FBI in Marquette or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321.

Check The Daily News' website at www.ironmountaindailynews.com for any breaking news updates.

Nikki Younk's e-mail address is nyounk@ironmountaindailynews.com.

 

April 1, 2011
WBUP TV 10
Ishpeming, Michigan

Reward offered in Credit Union Heist

New information tonight in the credit union armed robbery from earlier this week.

Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union is now offering a cash reward.

They'll pay a thousand dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

The robbery happened tuesday morning at the Superior Iron Range Branch in Iron River.

City police say the suspect displayed a handgun as he demanded money.

A full-face motorcycle helmet hid his identity.

He's described as a stocky young male, about five foot nine, wearing dark green coveralls.

The suspect allegedly left the scene on a green four-wheeler.

If you have any other information about the suspect or the robbery, Iron River Police are asking you to call them at 906 265-4321.

There's still no word on how much money was taken.

Again, Superior Iron Range is offering a thousand-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

 

April 1, 2011
WLUC TV 6
Negaunee, Michigan

Reward offered in robbery suspect capture and conviction

IRON RIVER -- Three days after the armed robbery at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River, police still don't have a suspect in custody.

Police say the robber is so hard to track down because he blended in with the recreational area. He drove off on a four-wheeler in coveralls. There are plenty of others who fit that description in the area.

Police also say few people saw the robber flee the scene.

"The complexity of the case is that we're limited with our actual witnesses," explains Lt. Chris Sholander of the Michigan State Police. "There was nobody that observed the suspect either arriving or departing, and the only witnesses we have were the victims that were inside the bank. So what we're doing now is chasing down investigative leads that have been called in by community citizens."

Police are asking for your help to find the suspect. He's described as a white male, approximately five foot nine inches tall with a medium build. He was last seen in a black helmet and mask, along with green coveralls.

The credit union is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect. If you have that information, you are asked to call the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058.

 

April 2, 2011
WLUC TV 6
Negaunee, Michigan

The State Police say they need the public's help if they're going to arrest a suspect in Tuesday's robbery of the credit union in Iron River.

The problem, authorities say, is that few people were on the streets when the crime was committed, and the robber, driving an ATV, just blended in with everybody else in this rural recreation area.

He's described as 5'9" with a medium build.

So far, it appears that only the people in the credit union actually saw the robber, although authorities say that in a small community like this, they expect someone to eventually come forward.

 

April 2, 2011
The Daily News
Iron Mountain, Michigan

Robber still on the loose
By Nikki Younk, Staff Writer

IRON RIVER - Law enforcement officials continue to search for the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday morning at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River.

The suspect was described as a young, stocky, white male who was about five feet, nine inches tall and wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

He left the scene of the robbery on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The credit union is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to contact the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321.

Nikki Younk's e-mail address is nyounk@ironmountaindailynews.com.

 

April 4, 2011
WBUP TV 10
Ishpeming, Michigan

Police Still Search for Robbery Suspect

Police are still looking for help in naming a suspect in the heist of a UP credit union six days ago. Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money march 29th.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Police in Iron River say the suspect displayed a handgun as he demanded money. A black full-face motorcycle helmet hid his identity. The suspect is described as a stocky young male, about five foot nine, wearing dark green coveralls. The suspect allegedly left the scene on a green four-wheeler.

If you have any other information about the suspect or the robbery, Iron River Police are asking you to call them at 906 265-4321.

 

April 4, 2011
The Daily News
Iron Mountain, Michigan

Robber remains at large
By Nikki Younk, Staff Writer

IRON RIVER - Law enforcement officials continue to search for the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred last week at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River.

The suspect was described as a young, stocky, white male who was about five feet, nine inches tall and was wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

He left the scene of the robbery on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The credit union is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to contact the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321.

Nikki Younk's e-mail address is nyounk@ironmountaindailynews.com.

 

April 7, 2011
The Daily News
Iron Mountain, Michigan

IR robber still missing

IRON RIVER - Law enforcement officials continue to search for the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred March 29 at the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union in Iron River.

The suspect was described as a young, stocky, white male who was about five feet, nine inches tall and was wearing a black, full face helmet and dark green coveralls.

He left the scene of the robbery on a green four-wheeler with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The credit union is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to contact the FBI in Marquette at (906) 226-2058 or the Iron River Police Department at (906) 265-4321

 

April 14, 2011
WLUC TV 6
Negaunee, Michigan

Iron River robbery suspect still at large

IRON RIVER -- It's been more than two weeks since the Superior Iron Range Community Federal Credit Union was robbed in Iron River and police are continuing to look for their suspect.

Michigan State Police Lieutenant, Chris Sholander said, "New leads are being pursued, but the robber is still at large."

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5 foot 9 inches tall with a medium build.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 906-226-2058.