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66-year-old man arrested in Destin bank robbery case

Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the July 3 robbery of a Truist Bank in Destin. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect allegedly used a note to demand money from a bank clerk at the Truist Bank on Emerald Coast Parkway. The robber, described as wearing flip flops, fled with a small […]

Jared Williams

Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the July 3 robbery of a Truist Bank in Destin.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reports that Charles Gallagher, 66, of Destin, was taken into custody on July 5. He faces charges of robbery without a weapon.

According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect allegedly used a note to demand money from a bank clerk at the Truist Bank on Emerald Coast Parkway. The robber, described as wearing flip flops, fled with a small amount of cash.

During the investigation, deputies spotted a 2017 black Maserati at a nearby business. The vehicle had no license plate and its insignia was covered, apparently in an attempt to conceal its identity.

A search warrant executed on the car yielded evidence including a bag containing cash, a light blue surgical mask, and a pair of glasses, according to the report.

Gallagher, a resident of Maritime Court in Destin, denies any involvement in the robbery.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident.

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