Dilworth bank robbed for second time in 18 months
March 10, 2009
For the second time in 18 months the Northwestern Bank in Dilworth has been robbed. The incident happened just before 5:00 PM Monday.
Authorities were searching the area for a male thought to be in his 40s. The suspect entered the he bank from the east side carrying a black and gray backpack and wearing a black ski mask.
Authorities released this image of video surveillance footage taken during the robbery
According to Dilworth Police Chief Dave Miller, the man displayed a dark-colored handgun and ordered the tellers to give him money.
The suspect packed the the undisclosed amount of cash inside the backpack he brought and ordered the workers in the bank to look down as he fled through the east door.
Bank employees gave a description of the robber saying he was 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall, heavy set weighing 230-240 pounds. The man was thought to be in his 40s and was “polite”. He was wearing a dark blue or green color hooded jacket, black gloves and light colored blue jeans. A photo of the robber was released.
Dilworth police were assisted by Moorhead Police and Clay County Sheriff’s office. All of the law enforcement focused their search in the area for clues and a K-9 unit assisted as well, but nothing turned up. The conditions at the time were deteriorating as the wind was picking up with the snowstorm coming in.
Police officials continued their investigation Monday evening with bank employee interviews and viewing surveillance camera footage inside the bank.
The bank was robbed on August 17, 2007 and that event still remains unsolved.
City Launches Web Site
March 3, 2009
The city has recently launched a new web site with information about city services, departments and orginizations.
The site has information about city officials, various city departments, parks and recreation information, community information and events such as loco daze.
