Apopka police are searching for a suspect who committed an armed robbery at Fifth Third Bank at 1725 S. Orange Blossom Trail on Monday, May 20, the second bank robbery that happened this month in the city.
On May 20 at approximately 12:15 p.m. Apopka police responded to an armed bank robbery.
According to police, the suspect entered the bank and proceeded to the teller counter and demanded the employee open the cash drawer. The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle. There were no injuries reported as result of this incident. This remains an active investigation.
On May 8, police also responded to a Fifth Third Bank robbery at 1459 Rock Springs Road. According to authorities, the suspect entered the bank, walked behind the teller counter, and removed money from an open drawer before fleeing the scene on foot, according to police. There were no injuries resulting from this incident.
This robbery also continues to be an active investigation, and police are still looking for the suspect.
If anyone has information that could assist in resolving this case, contact the Apopka Police Department at apdcid@apopka.net or to remain anonymous information can be provided through Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS or by visiting crimeline.org.
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