A man robbed a U.S. Bank in Madras hours after the eclipse, when hundreds of tourists were still in town, say Madras police.

The man walked into the U.S. Bank, 42 Southwest C St., just before 2 p.m. Monday and demanded money, according to a police statement. An employee gave him money, but police did not disclose how much.

The man left the bank, which is along the main drag of Madras, where hundreds of cars were lined up at a standstill to get on U.S. 26 and U.S. 97, and escaped.

Several law enforcement agencies are in town to deal with anticipated chaos from the influx of people observing the solar eclipse. So, Madras police are working with Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the FBI and other agencies to investigate the robbery.

Police said they aren't releasing any information about the suspect or details of the robbery at this time.

Madras police ask anyone with information about the robbery to call 541-475-2424.

-- Molly Harbarger

mharbarger@oregonian.com

503-294-5923

@MollyHarbarger