Butte Police investigating credit union robbery, suspect at large

Butte police are searching for a suspect involved in the robbery of a credit union on Monday, March 24, 2025. The incident took place at the Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union on Elizabeth Warren Avenue around 12:21 p.m.

According to Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester, the male suspect entered the credit union and handed a note to the staff demanding money. The staff complied, providing an undisclosed amount of cash, after which the suspect fled the scene, potentially in a dark-colored passenger vehicle. There were no reports of any weapons being displayed or injuries sustained during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a white male with dark, curly hair and a dark beard, possibly wearing a green shirt at the time of the incident.

Sheriff Lester noted that the investigation is still in its early stages and further information will be released as it becomes available.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the robbery to reach out to the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department at (406) 497-1120.