On Friday, February 24, at approximately 10:25 AM the Ixonia State Bank located at 109 Oakridge Court in Jefferson County reported an attempted robbery. The report said that two black men entered the bank wearing dark clothing and hoods pulled over their heads. One of the suspects handed a note to the teller demanding money from the drawer. No weapon was displayed.

Both suspects fled the bank before obtaining any money from the teller. The suspects fled on foot to the northwest. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene with a K-9 track. Physical evidence was recovered at the scene and also in the area where the suspects fled.

The first suspect is described as a black man, 6’ tall, 150lbs, with a mustache, wearing all dark clothing, and the second suspect is described as a black man, 5’08” tall, 150lbs, clean shaven, wearing all dark clothing.

The Watertown Police Department is actively following up on this case and needs help identifying the suspects. Anyone with information on this is encouraged to contact the Watertown Police Department at (920) 261-6660 and may remain anonymous.