Bank robbery suspect arrested at his job after note named his employer
Thu Oct 15, 2026, about 11:30 AM CT · PENSACOLA · Escambia County
Escambia County deputies say a man robbed a bank on West Nine Mile Road on Thursday, then went back to work. Sheriff Chip Simmons said the suspect handed the teller a note demanding money, and the note named his workplace.
According to WKRG, deputies arrested 32-year-old Dustin Tyler Smithson at his job after he stopped at a Walmart and bought a trimmer to change his look. Smithson is charged with robbery and larceny, per the Escambia County booking record.
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What we know
- Reported: Thu Oct 15, 2026, about 11:30 AM CT
- Location: W Nine Mile Rd area, Pensacola
- Community: PENSACOLA
- Status: Arrest announced by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
Confirmed vs. not yet known
| REPORTED | Bank robbery suspect arrested at his job after note named his employer. Escambia County deputies say a man robbed a bank on West Nine Mile Road on Thursday, then went back to work. |
| PRELIMINARY | These details come from Sheriff Chip Simmons’ public statement as reported by WKRG and WEAR. The charges come from the Escambia County booking record. |
| NOT KNOWN | How much money was taken, bond details and any court dates. |
Timeline
A bank on West Nine Mile Road is robbed, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies arrest the suspect at his workplace. He is booked at 7:50 PM, per the booking record. This page is updated if more is released.
Source: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office statements as reported by WKRG and WEAR, and the Escambia County booking record.
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Compiled from public reports and booking records by Emerald Coast Bookings – not an official report. Details can change as agencies release confirmed information. Names are published only when released by authorities.