Alphonso Woods, 31, was arrested on Dec. 15, suspected of robbing First State Bank of the Florida Keys on Simonton Street. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Contributed

On the morning of Dec. 15, Key West Police officers and detectives responded to First State Bank at 1201 Simonton St. for a reported bank robbery. 

A description of the robber was provided to law enforcement. In fewer than 15 minutes, Key West Police found a suspect, Alphonso Woods, 31, entering a home in Bahama Village. After setting up a perimeter on the residence, detectives ordered Woods to come out. A few minutes later Woods came out and was arrested without incident. 

Evidence from the robbery was recovered in the area during the arrest of Woods.

The Simonton Street branch of First State Bank of the Florida Keys was robbed the morning of Dec. 15. A suspect was found and arrested within 15 minutes. CONTRIBUTED

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