(La Porte County, IN) - An arrest has been made for a La Porte County bank robbery.
Charles Rootes, Jr., 64, was taken into custody Wednesday and formally charged today.
He allegedly robbed 1st Source Bank in LaCrosse on February 24.
La Porte County Police said he verbally gave instructions to an employee and left with an undisclosed amount of money. So far, police have not revealed what led investigators to Rootes as the suspect. The Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted with the probe, authorities said.
His arrest occurred in Michigan City.
Rootes was being held in the La Porte County Jail on $15,000 cash-only bond.
He could be arraigned on the robbery allegations as soon as tomorrow before La Porte Circuit Court Judge Tom Alevizos.
Under Indiana law, the level 5 felony charge carries between a one to six year sentence.
