FORMER LORAIN FIREFIGHTER WANTED FOR BANK ROBBERY

Former Lorain Firefighter James Mielcarek is being accused of walking into the Fifth-Third Bank on Broadway this afternoon and robbing it. Police say Mielcarek went into the bank around 3pm and handed a note to the teller. He left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

TMC NEWS has learned that Mielcarek was hired by the Lorain Fire Department in August of 1988. Due to personal problems he was asked to resign from the Department about 10 years ago. Mielcarek is the brother of Mike and Butch Mielcarek, owners of Ghoulardi’s Restaurant on Broadway in Lorain.

Mielcarek now has a warrant out for his arrest and anyone with information about where he is should contact the Lorain Police Department at 440-204-2100.

UPDATE
Police have Mr. Mielcarek in custody