A man described by police as about 6‑foot‑5 walked into the Chase branch in San Marco on Saturday afternoon, demanded cash from a teller, then took off on foot toward downtown, according to investigators. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money, and the suspect slipped out before officers arrived. Robbery detectives and crime scene units stayed on site for hours while authorities warned the public not to approach him.
According to News4JAX, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said patrol officers were dispatched to the Chase branch at 1515 Atlantic Blvd. at about 1:30 p.m. Investigators described the suspect as a white male in his late 20s or early 30s, about 6 feet 5 inches tall, with a neatly trimmed brown beard. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black hoodie, green pants and black shoes and carrying a blue backpack. JSO told reporters the suspect did not display a firearm during the robbery but is being treated as armed and dangerous, and the FBI has been notified.
Per the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, anyone with information or surveillance footage should call the non‑emergency line at 904‑630‑0500, contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1‑866‑845‑TIPS, or email [email protected]. The Sheriff's Office advises people not to approach the suspect and to contact authorities immediately if they see him.
Why Federal Agents Are Watching This Case
Banks are federally insured and bank robberies can fall under federal jurisdiction, which is why the FBI often helps local departments on these cases under the federal bank robbery statute, 18 U.S.C. § 2113, per the Department of Justice. The DOJ's guidance notes that investigative jurisdiction for bank robbery is vested in the FBI and that federal prosecutors coordinate with local partners when appropriate. The Chase branch in San Marco is listed at 1515 Atlantic Blvd in the bank's locator tool (Chase).
As of the initial JSO briefing, no arrests had been announced, according to News4JAX. Investigators continue to canvas the neighborhood for surveillance footage and witnesses and ask anyone with tips to contact the Sheriff's Office tip lines listed above.
