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Marine, Cop Stop Bank Robber With HisToy Gun
June 4, 2009
A man that tried to rob a Nine Mile Road bank this morning with a toy gun never had a chance thanks to the quick thinking of a United States Marine Reservist and an off duty Pensacola Police Department officer.
The suspect, later identified as William Jerry Strickland Jr. 49, was in the parking lot of the Whitney Bank at 200 East Nine Mile Road wearing a black trenchcoat, plastic gloves and a blondish wig covering his face.
Marine Reservist Jansen Smith and off duty PPD officer Jamon Johnson observed the suspect as he was approaching the bank, according to Investigator Jeff Van Camp with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department. Bank Branch Manager Christine Coulter secured the bank, and Strickland then fled the scene with the Marine and police officer in pursuit.
Strickland was apprehended about a block away, with a black toy gun in his trench coat pocket along with a note, Van Camp said.
Strickland was arrested for attempted robbery and transported to the Escambia County Jail where he was being held on $100,000 bond. He will face a judge on June 25.
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10 Responses to “Marine, Cop Stop Bank Robber With HisToy Gun”
Now I know these criminals ARE stupid. Now I KNOW they need to quit drinking and doing drugs- a plastic gun? I’m also aware that there are plasic guns that shoot real bullets too so this isn’t lost on me. GOOD GOING jansen Smith! I’m impressed! Semper Fi! My dad’s a Marine.
WOOO HOOO Marine Reservist Jansen Smith!! You and the PPD officer Jamon Johnson job well done! OOHRAH DevilDawg!!
A great display of courage for both America’s police force and military. Thank you for your dedication to duty on & off. Great job
There is always something smart being said everytime an officer does something good i say you two guys done a great job if they were crooks then dog them be thanful they are putting thier life on the line for every and anyone……
Great job Devil Dawg.
Great story!
the headline makes it sound like the marine & the PPD officer stopped the suspect by using a toy gun.
im very proud of both of these fellows…they were heads up and not afraid to get involved….it didnt sound like they knew that he had a toy gun during the foot chase….brave guys!!
Yes!!! Good one for the Marines and the Police. Great job!!!
Semper Fi, Marine!