CLERMONT, Fla. — A man in the Brevard County jail is accused of trying to rob a bank in Clermont this week.
The crime happened Wednesday morning at Truist Bank on East Highway 50. Clermont police say employees told them a man went, demanded money and threatened that he had a bomb. The man fled before police arrived.
Detectives identified the suspect Damian Martinez, 36, of Orlando. He was captured in Brevard County without incident Friday.
Martinez faces a charge of attempted armed robbery.
“This case demonstrates the swift and coordinated efforts of our officers and detectives, as well as the importance of inter-agency cooperation.” Clermont Police Chief John Graczyk said in a statement. “Through their quick response and team work, this suspect was able to be taken into custody in less than 48 hours.”
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