Event Brief
Man arrested after Bradenton Wells Fargo robbery
Filed: Jun 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Joel Bales, 60, allegedly demanded cash at a Bradenton Wells Fargo, then fled to Sarasota; arrested near Washington Blvd.
WHO: Joel Bales, 60; Manatee County Sheriff's Office; Sarasota Police Department; bank teller
WHAT: Arrested on a robbery charge after an alleged Wells Fargo bank robbery and flight to Sarasota
WHEN: Jun 26, 2026 at 4:22 PM ET
WHERE: Bradenton, Florida (Wells Fargo on 53rd Avenue East); Sarasota, Florida (vehicle found near Washington Boulevard)
WHY: He allegedly demanded cash from the bank teller during the robbery
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