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Suspect arrested in attempted bank robbery in Springfield area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported a bank robbery in the Springfield area Friday afternoon.

JSO reports that around 3:45 p.m. a person entered the Wells Fargo at 6th Street and Main St. in Springfield.

The suspect reportedly approached the teller counter and handed a note demanding money.

An FHP Trooper was working a second job at the bank as a security member. As the suspect attempted to leave the scene the teller was able to alert the Trooper.

Security was able to take the suspect into custody without any reported incident.

No bank employees or police officers were harmed.

The suspect has been taken into JSO custody.

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