Robbery of Wells Federal Bank Branch in St. Peter

On December 22, 2011, at approximately 6:55 a.m., a bank robbery occurred at Wells Federal Bank, located at 1618 South Minnesota Avenue, in St. Peter, Minnesota. The robber seized control of a bank employee who was arriving at work. The robber showed the bank employee a black handgun and demanded cash. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber fled from the bank.

The robber was described as a white male, early to mid-20s, 6’ tall, 180-200 lbs., medium build, wearing a red and black two-tone jacket, light colored pants, black shoes or boots, black face mask, and black gloves. If anyone has any information regarding this robbery, they are requested to contact the FBI at (612) 376-3200 or the St. Peter Police Department, (507) 931-1550.