Man Arrested After Attempted Bank Robbery in Daytona Beach

A man was arrested after attempting to rob a bank in Daytona Beach, Florida, by threatening to blow up the building. The incident occurred on August 22, 2023, at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 200 N Beach St, Daytona Beach. The suspect, who was soaked in gasoline, entered the bank and threatened to blow it up, demanding an unspecified amount of money. The suspect escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash, but no injuries were reported.

Police were able to apprehend the suspect shortly after the incident. The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Michael Johnson. Johnson was taken into custody and charged with attempted armed robbery and possession of a weapon. The police have not released further details about the investigation or the suspect's motive. The police are appealing to the public for any information that could help in the ongoing investigation.