Man arrested for flashing gun, demanding money from teller at Orlando bank, deputies say
Armed robber allegedly targets Orlando bank
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly tried to rob a bank in Orlando on Wednesday morning. He flashed a weapon and showed the bank teller a note on his phone demanding money, deputies said.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orange County deputies have identified and arrested the man accused of trying to rob a bank in Orlando.
Joao Carlos Do Rego, 43, allegedly walked into Truist Bank at 13950 S John Young Parkway in the Hunters Creek area of Orlando at around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. He flashed a weapon and showed the bank teller a note on his phone demanding money, deputies said.
Deputies received an anonymous tip about a possible suspect leading to the arrest of Rego.
He was arrested for robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm and grand theft.