NEWS RELEASE                                             

For Immediate Release
April 6, 2009
Contact: Michele Nicholson
Public Information Officer
  (850) 651-7420

BANK ROBBERY INVESTIGATION

     The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a bank robbery that took place around 2:15 p.m. Monday at First City Bank located at 2090 West U.S. Highway 98 in Florosa.

      Investigators say a black male, about 5'6" tall, 150 pounds, in his mid-twenties, with dreadlocks came into the bank carrying a handgun. He demanded money and left the bank on foot, eastbound on Highway 98.

      The subject was wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and a ball cap.

      Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS.

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