BRADENTON, Fla. — Police say the man who robbed a bank Thursday morning in Bradenton is in custody, a news release explained.
The robbery happened around 9:30 a.m. at the Regions Bank on Manatee Avenue West, also known as State Road 64. The suspected robber passed a note to the bank teller demanding money. He didn't show a weapon and no one was hurt during the robbery.
The man, since identified as 23-year-old Jaquez Barnes, then left the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
Bradenton police say Barnes has a thin build. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing pink pants and a gray sweater. Barnes had long, black hair, which police say may be a wig.
Just after 6 p.m. Thursday, police said Barnes was in custody and was being taken to the Manatee County Jail.
Anyone with information about the robbery was asked to contact the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300. Those who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000 were asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at manateecrimestoppers.com
