The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force has identified and arrested the suspect in the bank robbery at the CDA Bank branch in Hayden. Charles R. Bartkowiak a 34 year old male from Hayden was arrested, on an outstanding $100,000 Arrest Warrant for Robbery and Burglary stemming from the November 28^th bank robbery at the CDA Bank branch in Hayden.  Investigators believe he was working alone, however the investigation is still ongoing. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who called in with tips and information about this robbery.

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a bank robbery suspect. At 3:50 p.m. Monday, Deputies were dispatched to BankCDA in Hayden for a robbery that just occurred. The suspect is described as a white male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, approximately 6’ tall, heavy build, blonde colored hair, beard, and was wearing a black colored hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The suspect fled the area south on Government Way in what’s being described as a white Oldsmobile Alero passenger car with no license plates. Attached are two photos of the suspect. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this person is asked to contact the North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force (NIVCTF) at 208-665-4455 or the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office at 208-446-1300/KCSO news release.