Crime & Safety

Man Demands Money in Fenton Bank Robbery

Bank robber gets away with money and flees down the highway.

A man wearing a blue shirt and dark shorts, about 6 feet tall with a buzz haircut walked into Reliance Bank, 1000 South Highway Drive, Fenton, at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday and demanded money. He then fled the bank with the cash. No weapon was displayed and no one was injured.  The man drove away in a silver Honda SUV and went east on Interstate 44. Police believe the vehicle was stolen in Fenton and used in the robbery

St. Louis County Police have a person of interest in the heist. Wanted for questioning is Joseph L. Haring.

Anyone with information about the bank robbery is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 314-889-2341 or make an anonymous call to Crimestoppers at 866-371-TIPS to be eligible for any applicable rewards.

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