The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office have reported that a suspect is in custody following an armed robbery at the Lake Osceola State Bank location in Tustin.

According to a news release, deputies were dispatched around 10:08 a.m. on the report of the robbery. Personnel responded to the scene and established a perimeter within 10 minutes. Deputies and the K-9 unit determined the suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle.

At 11:15 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office posted images on Facebook asking the public to help identify the suspect. Within two and a half hours, dispatchers and deputies received a tip on the suspect’s whereabouts, located the individual near a residence and took him into custody. The suspect was lodged at 2:46 p.m. at the Osceola County Jail on an outstanding out-of-county warrant.

^{Two images of the suspect posted on Facebook (credit to Osceola County Sheriff's Office).}

“The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a sincere thank you to the citizens of Osceola County who took the time to view our social media post and provide information and tips,” Sheriff Mark Cool said. “Your vigilance, willingness to get involved, and partnership with law enforcement played a valuable role in this investigation. The safety of our communities is strengthened when citizens and law enforcement work together.”

The case remains under investigation, and additional charges may be filed pending review by the Osceola County Prosecutor’s Office. 

Assistance was also provided by Meceola Central Dispatch, the Michigan State Police Evidence Technicians, the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Tustin businesses, the Tustin Fire Department and Brooks Security.

Release information and photo courtesy of Osceola County Sheriff's Office.