BRANDON, Fla. – Law‑enforcement officials in Hillsborough County announced the arrest of 59‑year‑old Everett Jones, a convicted felon with a decades‑long record of robbery, after he was accused of robbing the Wells Fargo branch at 204 South Kings Avenue on Wednesday.

Details of the incident

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Jones entered the bank at 12:03 p.m. and handed a teller a handwritten note demanding cash before fleeing the scene. Detectives later located Jones near the intersection of Woodberry Road and Berry Lake Drive, where he was taken into custody.

Jones was already subject to an active felony warrant for failing to register or provide required information as a career offender. The new robbery charge adds to his extensive criminal history, which includes robbery convictions in 1984, 2005 and 2015.

Sheriff’s response

In a statement, Sheriff Chad Chronister praised the swift work of his detectives: “For four decades, this man has made a career out of robbery, and he’s tried it again. Our detectives tracked him down, and this man’s reign of robbery is now over.” The sheriff’s office emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing.

What remains unknown

Authorities have not disclosed how much money, if any, was taken during the robbery, nor have they confirmed whether a weapon was displayed. The investigation continues as detectives work to determine the full scope of the crime.

Community impact

Residents of Brandon expressed relief that law‑enforcement acted quickly to apprehend a repeat offender who had threatened the safety of local businesses. The swift arrest underscores the commitment of Hillsborough County deputies to protect the community and uphold the rule of law.

Anyone with additional information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.