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Law enforcement officials in St. Johns County are actively searching for a suspect involved in a bank robbery that occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. The incident took place at the Regions Bank, located at 130 St. Johns Commons Road, directly across County Road 210 from the St. Johns Golf & Country Club. Deputies were dispatched to the scene shortly after 3:00 p.m. but arrived to find that the suspect had already fled the premises. Following the initial response, investigators tracked the suspect's vehicle to an apartment complex situated on Peyton Parkway, near State Road 9B. As of the Sheriff’s Office update at 5:40 p.m., the search operation remained ongoing in the vicinity of the apartment complex. Authorities have advised local residents to anticipate a heavy law enforcement presence in the area as the manhunt continues. At this time, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has not released specific details regarding the nature of the robbery, the amount of money potentially stolen, or the physical description of the suspect. The agency is urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or information that could assist in locating the individual. Updates regarding the status of the investigation and the whereabouts of the suspect are expected as more information becomes available from law enforcement sources.
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