Gainesville police on Tuesday evening arrested a bank robbery suspect.
The search for suspect William Rossignol took place near the University of Florida. During the search, residents of the Lexington Crossing and Serenola to shelter in place because they believed Rossignol may be armed.
After uniformed officers began to leave the perimeter, Rossignol was spotted at SW 31st Drive and 41st Place. He was taken into custody without incident.
Police said Rossignol robbed a Campus USA Credit Union on Archer Road around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday by handing the teller a note and pulling up his shirt to show he had a gun.
He then got inside a grey Honda Accord and fled the area. A Gainesville officer chased him to the southwest side of the city, where the car crashed at Lexington Crossing Phase 2.
The suspect then took off on foot.
Police said Rossignol a man also suspected in a recent robbery at a Wells Fargo. Rossignol will face charges of armed robbery and other weapons-related charges.
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GPD is currently tracking a suspect in a vehicle after he robbed Campus USA Credit Union at 1600 Archer Rd. Currently near williston/34th
— Gainesville Police (@GainesvillePD) July 26, 2016
Bank Robbery suspect just entered Lexington Phase 2. Suspect may be armed. Shelter in place.
— Gainesville Police (@GainesvillePD) July 26, 2016
GPD TRACKING BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT: Currently in Lexington Phase 2. Possibly armed. SHELTER IN PLACE
— Gainesville Police (@GainesvillePD) July 26, 2016
BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT: White male, medium build wearing black t shirt with skull logo and khaki shorts. Possibly near Lexington.
— Gainesville Police (@GainesvillePD) July 26, 2016
Bank Robbery suspect MAY BE ARMED in area of Lexington Crossing or Serenola. SHELTER IN PLACE and CALL 911 if suspect spotted.
— Gainesville Police (@GainesvillePD) July 26, 2016
GPD is ACTIVELY tracking an ARMED Bank Robbery suspect near Lexington and Serenola. White male, medium build, black t shirt and khaki shrts
— Gainesville Police (@GainesvillePD) July 26, 2016
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