Police Seek Suspect in Bloomfield Township Bank Robbery

Officials say the suspect implied he had a weapon during the incident at Mi Bank on Wednesday.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:06pm

Police in Bloomfield Township, Michigan are searching for a man who robbed a local bank on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect entered the Mi Bank branch on West Maple Road, demanded money from a teller, and implied he had a weapon before fleeing the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Authorities were unable to locate the suspect after searching the area.

Why it matters

Bank robberies are a serious crime that can traumatize employees and customers, and raise concerns about public safety in the local community. This incident is part of a recent string of bank robberies in the Metro Detroit area, highlighting the ongoing challenge law enforcement faces in deterring and apprehending these types of criminals.

The details

According to police, the suspect entered the Mi Bank branch around 2 p.m. on Wednesday and demanded money from a teller. The teller complied and handed over an undisclosed sum of cash, and the suspect then fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect, and did not provide a description of him. Mi Bank officials were not immediately available to comment on the robbery.

  • The robbery occurred around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Mi Bank

A $200 million bank focused on business customers, offering lending, deposit, and cash management services. The robbery took place at their branch on West Maple Road in Bloomfield Township.

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What’s next

Police are urging anyone with information about the robbery to contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

The takeaway

This bank robbery highlights the ongoing challenge law enforcement faces in deterring and apprehending criminals who target financial institutions. While details are still limited, the incident serves as a reminder for banks and their customers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.