Cedar Rapids police investigating bank robbery

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids police responded to a late afternoon bank robbery Thursday and are continuing to look for a suspect.

According to a Cedar Rapids police media release, officers were called to the scene of U.S. Bank at 129 16th Avenue SW at 4:14 p.m. There, from information gleaned from the scene, they determined that a lone individual had entered the bank, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash. The suspect then left on foot. Witnesses told police the suspect took off to the north toward CJ's Bar & Grille in the Czech Village.

Officers told reporters they went inside the bar where they didn't find the suspect. They continued to search the area for possible leads, knocking on doors in the neighborhood.

No injuries were reported from the incident, according to the release.

The robbery continues to be under investigation by the Cedar Rapids police, who have no more information to report at this time.

Police encourage anyone with information about this crime to contact the Cedar Rapids Police Department. Callers can also call 1-800-CS-CRIME, or text 5226 and a tip to 274637. You may continue to trade information with an investigator, according to the release, texting STOP to opt out of this process at any time.