Chad Curless

Chad Curless

   A LaPorte City Police officer apprehended a suspect shortly after the National City Bank branch at 611 Pine Lake Ave. was robbed on Monday afternoon, Feb. 1.

   Chad C. Curless, of rural LaPorte, was arrested and taken to LaPorte County Jail following the robbery at about 3:08 p.m. Monday.

   The suspect entered the bank branch and showed a handgun, police said in a press release. He fled on foot.

LP City Police John Butcher

LaPorte Police Specialist John Butcher caught the armed suspect shortly after the robbery in a nearby wooded area.

   Officers from LaPorte City Police and the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department searched the area. At 3:21 p.m., Curless was apprehended in a nearby wooded area by LaPorte City Police Officer John Butcher. Curless was armed, but was arrested without incident. 

   An undisclosed amount of cash was also found in Curless’ possession, city police said.

   The FBI has been notified and is handling the initial charge for the bank robbery. Additional state charges may be forthcoming, police said.