Rockford Police report that an armed suspect has taken at least one suspect at Heritage Credit Union on East State Street, according to WIFR.

Rockford Police Chief Dan O'Shea said in a press briefing that no injuries have been reported and that the Department's crisis negotiation team is attempting to contact the individual. Police received the call just after 2:30 p.m. on Friday.

O'Shea said he did not have any information on whether shots were fired or the number of people inside the building.

Residents are asked to stay away from the area near East State Street and Mulford Road.

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