ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested Thursday, one day after deputies said he robbed a bank in Orange County.
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Deputies said they were called Wednesday to the Truist Bank on South John Young Parkway after Joao Carlos Do Rego flashed a weapon at a teller and showed the teller a note on his phone demanding money.
Investigators said they were able to track down Do Rego through surveillance video and a tip submitted through Central Florida Crimeline.
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Do Rego was arrested on charges of robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm and grand theft.
“This is a prime example of how well Central Florida Crimeline works when we all work together,” an Orange County Sheriff’s Office spokesman said.
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BANK ROBBER CAUGHT!
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) January 25, 2024
Thanks to our vigilant community and your tips, OCSO has arrested Joao Carlos Do Rego, 44, for the 1/24 robbery of the Truist Bank on S. John Young Pkwy.
Now he’s in jail! @CrimelineFL works! https://t.co/OYbiveHH6e pic.twitter.com/O8j4GvJ3cW
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