Police investigating downtown bank robbery

The Bloomington Police Department is currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred downtown Tuesday afternoon.

Officers were called to Chase Bank, 100 S. College Ave., at about 2:30 p.m. after a man wearing a black hat, sunglasses, blue jeans and a backpack, said BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada. The suspect walked into the bank, presented a note to the teller and received an undisclosed amount of money, Canada said.

The man put the money into his backpack and left the scene, Canada said. Officers are not sure if the man left on foot or left in a vehicle.

Dollar bills marked with red ink were found around the Fountain Square Mall area near College Avenue, Canada said. The ink was part of a dye pack the teller gave to the man, which explodes and releases red ink, Canada said.

Although there were people in the bank at the time of the robbery no one was injured, according to reports.

There are currently no suspects in the case. Anyone with information about the robbery can contact BPD at 339-4477.