Police arrest bank robbery suspect after hours-long search in St. Johns County

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — October 17, 2026 — A bank robbery investigation led to a large police operation in St. Johns County on Friday afternoon, prompting a search near a residential apartment complex before authorities successfully located and arrested the suspect.

According to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a robbery at a Regions Bank on County Road 210 shortly after 3 p.m. on October 16.

The suspect had already fled the bank when law enforcement officers arrived.

During the investigation, deputies located a vehicle believed to be connected to the robbery at an apartment complex near Peyton Parkway and State Road 9B.

Authorities established a significant police presence in the area while searching for the suspect. Some residents were temporarily displaced during the operation.

After several hours, deputies located the suspect and took the individual into custody at approximately 8 p.m. Friday.

The Sheriff’s Office subsequently announced that the situation had been resolved and that residents who had been displaced could safely return to their apartments.

Officials also confirmed that there was no continuing danger to the public.

Authorities have not released extensive details about the robbery or the suspect’s identity.

The incident caused concern among nearby residents as law enforcement officers worked to locate the individual.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.