Suspected Osceola bank robber ID’d, arrested

A 46-year-old suspect was located and arrested two days after he allegedly robbed a bank in Osceola County.

On Monday, March 11, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the SouthState Bank located at 850 Cypress Parkway in Poinciana in reference to a bank robbery that had just occurred.

Upon arrival, the deputies made contact with the female victim/bank teller who advised that she was assisting different customers when a Black man approached the counter. According to the victim, the man immediately pulled out a note and demanded money.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office states that this man robbed a local bank on March 11, 2024.
A photo of the male suspect who allegedly robbed the SouthState Bank branch in Poinciana on March 11, 2024.

The victim told investigators that she gave the male suspect an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. After grabbing the money, the suspect ran out of the bank.

The sheriff’s office stated that on Tuesday, March 12, investigative resources were used to identify the suspect as 46-year-old Kenyada Emanuel Jacobs.

Kenyada Emanuel Jacobs
Kenyada Emanuel Jacobs (Osceola County Jail booking photo)

The following day, the OCSO West Criminal Investigation Division conducted surveillance of Jacobs, and he was safely apprehended and transported to Osceola County Jail.

In a video posted on social media, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez stated that Jacobs has confessed to the bank robbery.

Jacobs is currently being held at Osceola County Jail on $8,500 bond. He is facing the following charges: two counts of robbery (no firearm or weapon) and grand theft over $750 but less than $5,000.

Most Popular

Orlando named top city in U.S. for meetings and events

Orlando was recently named the best city in the United States for hosting meetings and events.

Home Depot theft suspect wanted by Clermont police

The Clermont Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who allegedly stole merchandise from a local Home Depot.

Orange County deputy arrested on grand theft, fraud charges

A criminal investigation into falsified time sheets has led to the arrest of an Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy.

Sean Holcomb performing at Dr. Phillips Center next week

Florida native Sean Holcomb is set to perform in downtown Orlando next week.

Volusia Sheriff’s deputy accused of sexual assault resigns

A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputy has resigned after he was accused of sexually assaulting a female victim early Monday morning.

Orlando man killed in crash on Americana Boulevard

A 21-year-old Orlando man was killed on Thursday morning after crashing his vehicle near an intersection in Orange County.
Orlando
scattered clouds
95 ° F
97 °
92.9 °
52 %
2.9mph
40 %
Sat
99 °
Sun
95 °
Mon
93 °
Tue
90 °
Wed
88 °