Bank of America Robbery

At approx 1:55 PM, the Bank of America was held up by one lone suspect. He approached the teller and demanded all of the money in her teller drawer. Before he got any money, he fled out the South door. A bank employee followed him out the door, but lost sight of him few blocks away. A bank teller provided a description of the suspect to Pinellas Park police officers. Officers spotted the suspect in the area of 56^th Street and 72^nd Avenue North. He was taken into custody with no incident or resistance. Located on the ground next to the suspect was a Air pistol (.45 caliber handgun replica).

Suspect is in custody and will be transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

ARRESTED:

MALACHI HOWARD EASTRIDGE (click here for photograph)

W/M

Dob/ 06-09-1972

Lka/ 3411 Diana Drive Zephyrhills FL 33541

6'01 182 lbs Brown Hair / Hazel Eyes

EASTRIDGE was just released from prison in April 2006 where he had served 14 years.

Prior Arrest History is available on the Florida Dept of Corrections website, www.dc.state.fl.us

Authority:

Capt. S. A. Forseth

(727) 541-0792

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