PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police Department is actively investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Pierceton on Saturday, Oct. 6. 

At 11:40 a.m., a 911 call was received that a robbery had occurred. There was a Pierceton Police Officer on patrol in the area who arrived at the bank within one minute. The suspect had fled the bank prior to the officer’s arrival. An extensive search of the area was conducted by multiple police agencies. The suspect’s vehicle was recovered Saturday afternoon.

At this time, the suspect remains at large. The suspect is identified as Jeffery Brewer, 34, of Kendallville. He is described as a white male, 5’6″, 130 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about his location is asked to contact the Pierceton Police Department at (574) 267-5667.

More information will be released as it becomes available.