Man arrested for flashing gun, demanding money from teller at Orlando bank, deputies say

By Dani Medina

Published January 24, 2024 5:41pm EST

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.