Robbery Suspect Sought

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect that struck on the City’s Southside.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at approximately 9:41 a.m. the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 6200 block of St. Augustine Road in reference to an attempted bank robbery. Investigation revealed the suspect entered the bank and approached the front counter. A bank employee told… the suspect to take his hat off before she would help him. The suspect held up a hand written note demanding money. The employee again told the suspect to remove his hat. The suspect then turned and left the bank. The suspect was last seen on foot fleeing the area. He is described as a black male approximately 5’6″-5’7″ and 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, tan long sleeved shirt and blue jeans. There were no weapons displayed by the suspect during the attempted robbery.

Anyone who has any information in regards to the identity of this suspect is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email them at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at          1-866-845-8477.