Jacksonville, FL — A suspect is under arrest following a bank robbery this morning in Orange Park. Clay County Sheriff's Deputies say the robbery happened at the Bank of America on Blanding near the Orange Park Mall.
The suspect, who was described as being close to 70-years-old, fled to Jacksonville. A Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant pulled over the vehicle and arrested the suspect on I-10 near Lane Avenue.
Sgt. Dylan Bryan, who serves as a Public Information Officer with FHP, says he was assisted by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer.
Clay Deputies say the suspect implied he had a gun in a note that was handed to the teller, but a gun was not found.
We are working to update the suspect information and the charges that the person will be facing.
🚨 Bank of America robbery, press conference: #CCSOFL There was an active investigation at the Bank of America, located...
Posted by Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida on Monday, July 23, 2018
NEWS ALERT: There is an active investigation at the Bank of America, located at 29 Blanding Blvd. A quick and diligent response from our members, coupled with the help of @JSOPIO, @FHPJacksonville and our community, led to the involved subject being captured safely.
— Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) July 23, 2018
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