Sgt. Frank Sousa

Cops: Bank robber had recognizable face

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- A man who allegedly robbed a Florida bank was recognized by bank employees as a former customer, police say .

Sgt. Frank Sousa of the Fort Lauderdale police said bank employees picked David Lotridge out of a photo lineup after he allegedly robbed a Citibank branch Friday morning, The Miami Herald reported Saturday.

Employees told police Lotridge, 41, implied he was armed during the
robbery.

Sousa said Lotridge, who allegedly fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, was arrested at a motel Friday and faces felony robbery charges.

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