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Man arrested in bank robbery near Hunter’s Creek

Crime happened at Truist Bank on John Young Parkway in Orange County

Bank robbery suspect wanted by Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was arrested Thursday on allegations of robbing an Orange County bank.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Joao Carlos Do Rego, 43, was arrested on charges of robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm and grand theft.

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In an online post earlier this week, the sheriff’s office said a man walked into the Truist Bank along South John Young Parkway in the Hunter’s Creek area around 10:30 a.m., flashed a weapon and showed the teller a note on his phone demanding money.

Do Rego was arrested the next day.

“This is a prime example of how well Central Florida Crimeline works when we all work together,” the sheriff’s office said.


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