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Person of interest in custody following third bank robbery in a week in Jacksonville

Police confirmed that this is the third bank robbery this week in Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — A person of interest is in custody following a bank robbery in the Regency area Friday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Police confirmed that this is the third bank robbery this week in Jacksonville.

Police say around 10:30 a.m. they responded to the 9500 block of Regency Square Boulevard in relation to a business robbery. There's a Bank of America located in this area.

Upon arrival, employees told police that a man came into the bank and demanded money by passing a note to the teller. Police say the man also implied that he was armed with a gun.

Police say the employee complied with the demand and handed the man the money before he fled the scene.

JSO says investigative efforts were able to lead officers to a person of interest in a nearby area. He has been detained and investigative efforts are ongoing.

He is described as a white man, 20 to 25 years of age. He was reportedly wearing a dark mask, a gray hoodie and jeans at the time of the crime.

If you have any information, contact JSO by phone at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-tips.

 

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