Police have arrested the third suspect in connection with a Feb. 24 Newberry Road bank heist.
John Rose, 34, of Lake City, was charged Thursday with grand theft, grand theft auto and robbery with a firearm — all felony charges.
Police arrested Rose in Sumter County, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Todd Kelly said Monday.
On Feb. 24, two men robbed the Bank of America branch at 7606 W. Newberry Road. The men escaped in a stolen 1994 Chevrolet van driven by a third suspect. Police have arrested two other suspects.
Robbin D. McRay, 54, was arrested July 17 after confessing his involvement to detectives.
On July 27, a task force, which included investigators from the U.S. Marshals Service, ASO and Gainesville Police, arrested Roger E. Giles, 28, at his home in Lacento.
As of Monday night, Rose is in Alachua County Jail with a bond set at $150,000.
Contact Chris Alcantara at calcantara@alligator.org.
