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Regions Bank robbed in Fort Walton Beach, suspect at large with undisclosed amount of money

On Wednesday May 11th, 2022, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department received a call of a Bank Robbery that had just occurred at the Regions Bank, 25 Beal Pkwy NE. The suspect, a white male approximately 5’10” wearing a dark colored shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap, demanded money and threatened to shoot […]

Jared Williams

On Wednesday May 11th, 2022, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department received a call of a Bank Robbery that had just occurred at the Regions Bank, 25 Beal Pkwy NE.

The suspect, a white male approximately 5’10” wearing a dark colored shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap, demanded money and threatened to shoot patrons in the bank. No firearm was displayed.

The suspect fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash. It is believed the suspect may be homeless and at large.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective James at tjames@fwb.org or 850-833-9546.

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