Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Downtown Miami
The 63-year-old suspect is being held after allegedly stealing $7,000 from two separate bank branches.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Miami police have arrested a 63-year-old man for a string of bank robberies that took place in Downtown Miami over the weekend. Oscar Elliot Bryant is currently in custody after being apprehended at a Metrorail station on Monday.
Why it matters
The robberies targeted two financial institutions in the heart of the city, causing a temporary security alert for Downtown customers. Authorities have since secured the suspect, who remains detained following his confession.
Police report a total of $7,000 stolen from two downtown bank branches across recent robberies, with only $1,679 of that cash recovered during the suspect's arrest. The total amount missing remains under investigation.
The players
Oscar Elliot Bryant
A 63-year-old man arrested for robbing two separate banks in Downtown Miami.
Federal Detention Center Miami
The federal facility where the suspect is currently being held.
The details
Oscar Elliot Bryant allegedly targeted First American Bank at 79 E. Flagler St. and Regions Bank at 265 SE First St. while wearing dark clothing and a baseball cap. He reportedly used a note during both robberies to claim he was armed. Officers eventually tracked and apprehended Bryant at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza Metrorail station, where he is now held at the Federal Detention Center Miami.
Timeline
Friday: First American Bank on East Flagler Street was robbed.
Monday 9 a.m.: The Regions Bank on SE First Street was robbed.
Monday afternoon: Police arrested the suspect at the Metrorail station.
Beyond the 305
This incident recalls the 2024 Downtown Miami bank security protocols aimed at preventing unauthorized access to financial service windows. The recent robberies mark a departure from the lower rates of physical theft reported in the immediate neighborhood this year.
Customers at the affected downtown branches may notice continued heightened security presence throughout the week. If you were present at either location during the incidents, you can contact the local police to assist with the ongoing investigation.
The takeaway
The suspect in these robberies admitted to the crimes shortly after his arrest at the Metrorail station. Residents should stay alert in busy commercial zones and report any suspicious behavior near local financial institutions to the police immediately.
Further reading
For updates on local public safety, visit our Financial Crime section.
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