UPDATE: Police arrest suspect in Mishawaka Key Bank robbery

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Mishawaka Police looking for Seth Barnhart, suspect in Key Bank robbery

South Bend Police arrested 29-year-old Seth Barnhart after he was named a suspect in the Jan. 14, 2008 robbery of the Key Bank on Lincoln Way West. (Photo provided)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jan 15, 2008 at 1:19 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 15, 2008 at 7:14 PM EDT

MISHAWAKA — South Bend Police arrested a man suspected of robbing the Key Bank on Lincoln Way West in Mishawaka. Seth Barnhart, 29, was arrested Tuesday evening in the 3000 block of Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend.

The robbery at 401 Lincoln Way West occurred at about 3:39 p.m. Monday, when a man approached one of the teller stations and displayed a note reading, "Put money on counter now," according to a police report. A teller then placed an unknown amount of cash on the counter before the man spoke up and said, "One hundred dollar bills."

The suspect soon grabbed the money from the counter and walked out.

Barnhart is in the St. Joseph County Jail on a charge of Robbery, according to the Mishawaka Police Department.

Tuesday, Jan 29 at 11:48 AM Steve Diggler wrote ...

I don't believe that story about Hate Nurst, I know that story could'nt have happened without Craig Weston and Eric Lach not being there! This kid probably should've gone to Mishawaka, he would've fit in better. Although, Grissom is the more mishwaka-y of the two junior highs that feed into Penn, ha!

Tuesday, Jan 29 at 9:54 AM Hate Nurst wrote ...

Seth once challenged me to a mercy match on the hard rubber floor of Grissom Stadium. I knew this was coming, for I had been training my 185lb body for this very moment. Seth, weighing in at about 130lbs, didn't see it coming. We locked fingers and clutched. I have to say it was effortless on my part. The moment went down in Grissom lore with the likes of Sarah Lanoo and Laura Beisel standing near by. It became just another victory which propelled me to the Ron Eversol award in 8th grade.

Saturday, Jan 19 at 8:50 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Good job to out police troops, and citizens, for working together stopping crime

Saturday, Jan 19 at 5:58 AM bob wrote ...

I went to school with Seth. How can anybody degrade him.You all have'nt seen or spoke to him in years.If you thought this was a terrible person.Then you would of got him some kind of help.RIGHT.

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 7:20 PM HATNHIM wrote ...

HE HAS BEEN A CRACKHEAD FOR YEARS A THIEF HE IS BETTER OFF IN PRISON THEN ON THE STREETS. TRUST ME WE ARE LUCKY THIS GUY DIDNT HARM ANY CHILDREN BUT HOPEFULLY THE POLICE CHECK PAST ROBBERIES HE IS SURE TO BE INVOLVED WHAT A LOSER!

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 3:11 PM LOL wrote ...

Oh please people, don't blame the drugs when you don't even know the person. I also knew him growing up, and he's been a thief since we were little kids. Everyone knows it. I don't feel sorry for him, he's had PLENTY of time to change his ways. It's not like he grew up in the "hood" either, so he can't use that as an excuse. He got what he deserves once again. Crack or no crack, meth or no meth, he's the same as he's always been. Any of us Elm Road/Grissom/Penn class of '97 will say it!

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 2:59 PM me wrote ...

Why is he a jerk? Well, ever since elementary school he was cruel to everyone, kids, teachers and animals. His family was 'different' I imagine now that there was some sort of abuse. As kids we didn't much care since he punched us, spit on us and stole from us. It just goes to show what troubled kids can turn into. And to who said that Seth was an awesome person, well, not sure how long you've known him, must not have been as long as some of us...

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 2:03 PM J.C. wrote ...

The guy has robbed me before, made me feel bad for him then stole my money, you think I care how that guy feels. CRACKHEAD.

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 11:20 AM McD wrote ...

THAT'S THE WAY, MAKE A PERSON WHO IS OBVIOUSLY NOT RIGHT FEEL EVEN WORSE. THAT WILL MAKE HIM SO MUCH BETTER....

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 11:00 AM .... wrote ...

seth actually has been out of prison for about 4 months. not a week. he'll be changed when he gets out this time..

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 9:06 AM Oh yeah wrote ...

This fellow is a bad machine and needs to go where all the bad machines end up.

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 8:13 AM J.C. wrote ...

This guy has been in and out of jail ever since I met him 15 years ago. He's a loser and prison obiously won't help. He just got out last week and look what he does. Some people just don't belong in society. Here is a perfect example.

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 6:14 AM ..... wrote ...

Seth is an awesome person. He has had a bad life; and let drugs get the best of him. But he will be in my prayers, because I know this time when he gets out of prison I have faith in him that he will be a changed man.

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 2:08 AM Mom in Granger wrote ...

Obviously this young man has some troubles. Drugs? Gambling? Troubled youth? or all of the above? His parents must be devastated. Very, very bad choice on his part, but nobody is ALL bad. I will pray for him for a chance even though according to posts here, he was a jerk. But..why was he a jerk? What made him a jerk? Hopefully a few years put away and some counseling, he can be a contributing member to the society. My prayers for him and his family and thank god nobody got hurt at the bank.

Wednesday, Jan 16 at 12:09 AM l wrote ...

ol seth, up to the same ol stuff, prison will be fun for him.

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 11:12 PM D.A. wrote ...

A mind is a terrible thing to waste.....

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 10:35 PM WhatThe? wrote ...

Who the h*** robs a bank for $100 in dollar bills? First, no disguise, now this? Dude, you must not be the sharpest knife in the drawer! Maybe he was going to go play lots of games at the arcade or something. Anyway, I'm glad he was caught. Now us tax payers can pay to keep him in Jail for a really long time!

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 9:49 PM Family wrote ...

Drug addiction is a terrible thing. He will be in my prayers

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 8:41 PM lol wrote ...

I went to school with him too. He was a jerk then to all other kids and teachers. I am definitely not surprised whatsoever. What a moron anyways, you'd think you'd at least TRY to disguise yourself if you were going to rob a bank. I never did think he was too bright...

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 7:04 PM ron wrote ...

At least they had GOOD cameras at THAT bank! unlike the other pics we have seen! Way to go Key Bank......

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 6:34 PM Capt Rulli wrote ...

Seth has been arrested. Thankyou to everyone who helped. - Mishawaka P.D.

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 5:05 PM trebor wrote ...

Can anyone say soap on a rope? One more Idiot for our tax dollars to be wasted on!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 4:51 PM White chic wrote ...

Not a very smart white trash robber! Must have been desparate on or on drugs to not care about everyone seeing his face! I am just guessing that he has long left town by now!

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 4:40 PM Mr. Deadles wrote ...

I think that that darn Sasquatch helped Seth with this! It had to be him!!

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 4:13 PM Local Resident wrote ...

Went to school with him. Was always an idiot. Who robs a bank in the same town they live in without a better disguise then that. Description: Tall, skinny and white trash! Crackhead or even a meth addict!

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 4:07 PM In God We Trust wrote ...

Is this the man they say look like a Notre Dame Student

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 2:22 PM Anon wrote ...

I was wondering why don't they have security guards at these banks

Tuesday, Jan 15 at 2:00 PM rather not say wrote ...

This person rides the public transportation system.. You may want to keep an eye out there for him

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