Seminole County

Convicted felon charged in February armed Chase Bank robbery

During the felony robbery, Cobb threatened the staff members before stealing cash and fleeing the scene

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — A 38-year-old Altamonte Springs man has been federally indicted in connection with the robbery of a Chase Bank, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.

Kelean Lerod Cobb is charged with bank robbery, using a firearm during the crime, and possessing a firearm while being prohibited.

The charges stem from a Feb. 27 robbery at the Chase Bank at 971 N. State Road 434, police said.

According to investigators, Cobb jumped over the teller counter and pointed a pistol at one teller. He then pointed the firearm at a second teller and ordered her to open her drawer before taking cash and fleeing the bank.

Cobb is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms, police said.

If convicted on all counts, Cobb faces a minimum of seven years and up to life in federal prison.

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Angel Green

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