SPRINGFIELD — Investigators have taken a man suspected to be connected to a series of area bank robberies earlier this year into custody.
Chadwick Crawmer, 52, was arrested and taken into federal custody on bank robbery, felony possession of a firearm and use of a firearm during a crime of violence charges Friday, Oct. 15 in Heath, Ohio.
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Springfield police said Crawmer is a suspect in the August 7 robbery of Richwood Bank, on N. Limestone St. in Springfield. Crawner allegedly showed a gun, demanded money and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Crawmer was also named a suspect in robberies on July 1 in Urbana and August 17 in West Liberty.
Springfield Police worked in a collective effort with the City of Urbana Police Division, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, West Liberty Police Department and special agents from the FBI to identify Crawmer.
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Police thanked the community for their assistance and anonymous tips.