Man arrested after confessing to Apopka bank robberies, police say

APOPKA, Florida. – Apopka police have arrested a man they say is behind armed robberies at two different Orange County banks.

According to the Apopka Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division, detectives developed a lead regarding a possible vehicle used in the robbery at the Fifth Third Bank, located at 1725 S. Orange Blossom Trail on May 20.

Through their investigative efforts, detectives were able to identify the suspect as 45-year-old Taylor Cale Mizelle.

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Police were able to obtain a search warrant for Mizelle's home on Friday and during an interview, police said Mizelle confessed to the May 20 Fifth Third Bank robbery as well as the Fifth Third Bank robbery on May 8 located at 1495 Rock Springs Road.

Following the May 8 robbery, police released a photo of the suspect indicating he entered the bank, walked behind the teller and removed money from an open drawer before fleeing.

No injuries were reported in either incident.

Mizelle was booked into the Orange County Jail and charged with robbery and robbery with a firearm.

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