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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