Bank offers reward for information on robbery

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Citizens Bank is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Thursday robbery of its location at 207 E. Commercial St., according to a news release from the FBI.

The FBI released surveillance images of the suspects who came into the bank, displayed weapons and took an undisclosed amount of money.

Charleston police have reported the robbers may have been responsible for bomb threats the same day at three local schools. Officers suspect the threats were a diversionary tactic to tie up police resources during the

robbery.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call Charleston police at 573-683-3737 or the FBI at 314-589-2500.

A surveillance camera image of the second robber, in the foreground. (Courtesy)

The suspects are considered armed and dangerous, the FBI reported.

Pertinent address:

207 E. Commercial St., Charleston, MO