Suspect identified in Regions Bank robbery

October 19, 2023

Case #: 2023-008973

UPDATE (10/19/23 6 p.m.): Barnes is in the custody of the Bradenton Police Department. He will be taken to the Manatee County jail.

UPDATE (10/19/23) The Bradenton Police Department is attempting to locate 23-year-old Jaquez Deon Barnes. Detectives have developed probable cause to arrest Barnes for the robbery at Regions Bank, 5009 Manatee Ave. E., Thursday morning. If you have information on his whereabouts, contact Detective Jay Gow at jay.gow@bradentonpd.com or 941-932-9373. You can also call BPD at 941-932-9300.

The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a robbery at Regions Bank, 5009 Manatee Ave. E. (SR-64).

At approximately 9:30 a.m., the suspect passed a note demanding money to a bank teller and left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect did not display a weapon, and no one was injured. Several customers were in the bank at the time.

The suspect is described as a black male in his mid-to-late 20s with a thin build. He was wearing pink pants and a gray sweater. He had long, black hair, which may be a wig.

This is an active investigation. Contact BPD at 941-932-9300 if you have information.

To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at manateecrimestoppers.com.