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Port Orange Police Department

BANK ROBBER CAPTURED

On March 9th, 2010 at approximately 9:20 am, an unidentified white male entered the Wachovia Bank located at 4041 Nova Road in Port Orange and advised the bank teller that he had a firearm and demanded money. Although the firearm was implied and not seen, the bank teller handed an undisclosed amount of money to the male along with a dye pack. The suspect was last observed walking away from the bank towards the area of the Winn Dixie Plaza. A passerby advised responding officers that the suspect leaving the bank walked out of the bank, across the street towards the plaza and was last seen entering Castle Dry Cleaners. Officers surrounded this location and verified the individual was inside the business. Officers ordered the suspect to exit the business. The suspect complied, walked out the front door and was taken into custody without incident. He identified himself as Gregory W. Osoniak and admitted to the bank robbery. Additionally, the bank teller made a positive identification of Osoniak. Port Orange Police placed Gregory Osoniak under arrest for robbery and grand theft and after processing, he was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail under a $15,000.00 bond. The stolen bank money was recovered outside the bank and additionally inside of Castle Cleaners. There were no injuries involved. Anyone with pertinent information is asked to contact Detective Jeff Wenzel at (386) 506-5884. 

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Date: 2:07:08 PM 03/9/2010 EST