Wayne M. Miller
Assistant Chief of Police
Public Information Officer
(386) 506-5810   
Case #2010-001697

                                             WACHOVIA BANK ROBBER CAUGHT

On March 9, 2010 at approximately 9:20 am an unidentified white male entered the Wachovia Bank located at 4041 Nova Road in Port Orange and advised the bank teller he had a firearm and demanded money. Although the firearm was implied and not seen, the bank teller handed an undisclosed amount of money to the male along with a dye pack. The suspect was last observed walking away from bank towards the area of the Winn Dixie Plaza. 

A passerby advised responding officers that the suspect leaving the bank walked out of the bank, across the street towards the plaza and was last seen entering Castle Dry Cleaners. Officers surrounded this location and verified the individual was inside the business. Officers ordered the suspect to exit the business. The suspect complied, walked out the front door and was taken into custody without incident. He identified himself as Gregory W. Osoniak and admitted to the bank robbery. Additionally the bank teller made a positive identification of Osoniak. Port Orange Police placed Gregory Osoniak under arrest for robbery and grand theft and after processing he was transported to VCBJ under a $ 15,000.00 bond. The stolen bank money was recovered outside the bank and additionally inside of Castle Cleaners. There were no injuries involved. 

Anyone with pertinent information is asked to contact Detective Jeffrey Wenzel at # 506-5884.