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Crew of armed gunmen rob armored truck outside of Chicago-area bank in broad daylight

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Federal agents are searching for a crew of men who are accused of robbing an armored truck at gunpoint outside a Chicago-area bank in broad daylight.

The robbery happened just before 4:30 p.m. Friday in Blue Island, Illinois, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in Chicago.

The suspects could be seen pointing guns at the armored truck. (FBI Chicago)

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Three men, in their late teens to early 20s, were seen in photos carrying handguns and pointing them at the vehicle.

They later fled in a car and were still on the run as of Sunday afternoon, according to the FBI.

FBI Chicago released photos of one of the suspects wearing a black mask. (FBI Chicago)

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Authorities said the men were wearing dark clothing, gloves and black face coverings.

FBI Chicago released photos of one of the suspects carrying a box and a handgun. (FBI Chicago)

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Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.

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