Crime & Safety

Bank Robber Makes Off With $120; Homeless Man Nabbed 10 Minutes Later

A 56-year-old homeless man has been arrested after being accused of robbing a Seminole bank.

Paul Sinclair has been charged with one count of robbery.
Paul Sinclair has been charged with one count of robbery. (Pinellas Sheriff)

SEMINOLE, FL — A 56-year-old homeless man has been arrested after being accused of robbing a Seminole bank.

According to Pinellas County deputies, at 1:28 p.m. Monday, a man entered the Chase Bank at 10755 Starkey Road, approached the teller and, implying that he had a gun, demanded cash. He was given $120 and left the bank.

Less than 10 minutes later, deputies found Paul Sinclair at 8727 Bardmoor Place in Seminole where he was taken into custody. According to deputies, Sinclair admitted to putting his hand under his shirt to form the shape of a gun and demanding cash from the teller.

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He's been charged with one count of robbery.

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