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Man With Handgun Robs Hastings Bank

HASTINGS, Minn. (WCCO) -- Authorities are searching for a man accused of robbing a Hastings bank with a handgun.

The Minneapolis FBI said the robbery occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at First National Bank, 1400 Frontage Road North in Hastings.

A man with a black handgun verbally threatened bank tellers and fled the scene after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash.

The robber's face and hands were fully covered but he was wearing a black and red coat, winter-style hat with ear flaps, old blue jeans and black shoes.

He was described as between 5-foot-10 and 6-feet tall. His age and race was unknown.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at (612) 376-3200 or the Hastings Police Department at (651) 248-7928.

Hastings Bank Robbery
(credit: Minneapolis FBI)
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