Arrest Made In April Bank Robbery

UPDATE: Collier County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a 28-year-old man early Wednesday morning after DNA tests linked him to an armed robbery at an East Naples bank in April.

Christopher David Cabrera, who arrest reports say is homeless, was located in North Naples around 1:45 a.m. and taken into custody without incident. Cabrera is charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, grand theft and committing a third-degree felony while wearing a mask in connection with the April 12 robbery at the Wells Fargo bank branch at 7255 Radio Road.

Cabrera entered the bank around 3:30 p.m. wearing a mask over his face and a glove on his left hand. He was brandishing what looked like a handgun, reports said.

He ordered a customer to the ground and demanded money from bank employees. While demanding money he slammed the gun onto the counter, causing the weapon to break. Further investigation revealed the gun was plastic.

During their investigation, detectives located clothing in a Dumpster at a nearby apartment complex where a suspicious person was seen shortly after the robbery, according to arrest reports. The person matched the physical description of the suspect, reports said.

The T-shirt, pants, shoes and jacket found in the Dumpster all had red stains consistent with a dye pack that was enclosed with the money given to the robber. The dye pack exploded after the robber had left the bank, reports said.

The clothing was forwarded to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Biology Laboratory for examination. A major DNA profile was obtained from the clothing, reports said.

DNA evidence from the clothing was collected and submitted to the federal Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS. Detectives were notified that the profile had been matched to Cabrera


Update To Wells Fargo Bank Robbery
Collier County Sheriff's Office
Posted Date: 4/12/2012 4:45 PM UPDATE TO BANK ROBBERY

Collier County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for this man in connection with a Thursday afternoon bank robbery at the Wells Fargo located at 7255 Radio Road.

Deputies say that the suspect was wearing a green mask, dark pants and dark shoes, a black glove on one and a light colored jacket or a dark colored jacket turned inside out.

The Collier County Sheriff's Office is encouraging anyone with information to call 239-252-9300 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

 

Original news release
Bank Robbery In East Naples
Collier County Sheriff's Office
Posted Date: 4/12/2012 4:00 PM

Deputies are searching for a man who robbed an East Naples bank Thursday afternoon.

The robbery was reported at 3:33 p.m. at Wells Fargo Bank, 7255 Radio Road.

Detectives said the robber, who attempted to disguise his face, displayed a handgun to a teller. The teller gave him an undisclosed amount of cash.

The robber walked out of the bank and headed in a northward direction.

An investigation continues.

Details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239.252.9300, or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).