Accused SunTrust Bank Robber Behind Bars

The St. Petersburg Police Department has announced an arrest in the Wednesday morning robbery of a SunTrust Bank.

The crime in question happened at 9 a.m. when a man walked into the 6300 Central Ave. branch. The man implied he had a gun, an email from the police department stated, and gave the teller a note demanding cash. With a “large amount” of money in hand, the man took off on a bicycle, police noted.

“Using a surveillance camera photo that showed his unique tattoos, investigators were able to come up with a name and address,” the email stated. “Officers were able to confirm his identity through canvassing the neighborhood businesses and showing the photo to employees as well as the bank teller.”

James Duquette, 47, was brought into custody just after noon on Wednesday at his home on 6562 Pasadena Ave. N. Duquette now faces a felony charge of robbery.

Booking photo courtesy of the St. Petersburg Police Department