Osceola County, Florida - The Crimeline reward for information leading to an arrest in the Fifth/Third Bank armed robbery has increased to $10,000 dollars. Osceola County Sheriff's detectives need the public's help in identifying three armed robbery suspects. The investigation began on January 17 at approximately 1:12 p.m. when deputies responded to Fifth Third Bank located at 9020 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee.
Upon arrival, deputies spoke with witnesses who indicated three armed suspects entered the bank and demanded everyone get on the ground. They made an employee go to the vault and demanded money at gunpoint. The suspects fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money. They drove away in a PT Cruiser heading south on Westside Drive. A short time later, deputies located the PT Cruiser at 8720 Rain Forest Place in Kissimmee. After further investigation, detectives discovered the vehicle was reported stolen to the Orlando Police Department.
One suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5'6” or 5'7” tall, 150-160 lbs. He was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, gloves and a white shirt covering his face. The second suspect is described as a black male, 5'7” to 5'8” tall wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, gloves and a white shirt covering his face. The third suspect is described as a black male with a medium build, approximately 20-25 years old, 6'0” tall. He was wearing all black clothing, black gloves and had a black shirt covering his face. The third suspect was armed with an assault rifle.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Osceola County Sheriff's Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477). Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous, and tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs are eligible for cash rewards of up to $10,000 dollars.
