FBI Announces the Arrest of an Individual Wanted in Connection with the Robberies of Bank of America and TD Bank

John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI Miami Field Office, announces the arrest last night of Richard Bystricky, 49, of Cleveland, Ohio, in connection with the robberies of the Bank of America, 2300 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale on 02/10/2012 and TD Bank, 2301 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton on 02/24/2012.

The arrest was made at approximately 6:00 pm yesterday (2/25/2012) without incident in Hollywood, Florida, by members of the South Florida Violent Crime/Fugitive Task Force and the Hollywood Police Department.

The individual arrested is expected to face federal charges. It is anticipated that he will have his initial appearance in Federal Court Monday (2/27/2012) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

The FBI, Boca Raton Police Department, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Broward County Sheriff’s Office and the South Florida Violent Crime/Fugitive Task Force continue their investigation.

The FBI continues to seek other suspects and persons of interest in connection with this crime. Anyone with information should call the FBI in Miami at (305) 944-9101.

SAC Gillies would like to thank the public for their assistance in the matter.