LEESBURG – Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating the robbery of a Leesburg bank Friday afternoon. Deputies were advised at 4 p.m. Friday of a bank robbery at the Leesburg branch of Farmers State Bank, 205 S. Main St., Leesburg. According to a press release, county detectives investigating the incident stated that the suspect entered into the bank wearing a dark-colored mask over his nose and mouth area. Information collected at the scene depicted the suspect as a caucasian male, approximately 6 feet to 6 feet, 2 inches, in mid to late 50s, wearing a red ball cap. He was described as having grey or white hair, with either a beard or goatee that came to a two-prong or fork-style point at his chin area. The suspect was wearing a blue T-shirt, dark colored cargo pants and white and silver running shoes at the time of the robbery. The suspect fled the bank and left in an unknown direction driving a silver or grey, early to mid 1990 station wagon, possibly a Chevy Cavalier or Ford Escort. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and did not display a weapon at the time of the robbery. Citizens are encouraged to report any information relative to the case directly to the Kosciusko County Dispatch Center at either 574-267-5667 or 574-372-9511, or anonymously by using the KCSD TIP line at 574-372-2494.
