The Clermont Police Department has identified the suspect involved in an attempted bank robbery and bomb threat that occurred earlier this week. The suspect Damian Martinez was located and taken into custody in Brevard County without incident.
On the morning of May 21, 2025, at approximately 10:23 am, officers responded to a report of an attempted bank robbery and bomb threat at Truist Bank, located at 2665 East Highway 50 in the City of Clermont. Bank employees reported that a male suspect entered
the branch, demanded money, and threatened that he was in possession of a bomb.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the suspect had already fled the scene. A perimeter was quickly established. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had left the scene
in a vehicle prior to officers’ arrival. Through diligent investigative efforts and working cooperatively with several law enforcement agencies, Clermont Police detectives were able to identify the suspect Damian Martinez, a resident of Orlando.
Martinez was charged with Attempted Armed Robbery. The CPD thanked Winter Garden Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Osceola Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for their assistance in this case. “This case demonstrates the swift and coordinated efforts of our officers and detectives, as well as the importance of inter-agency cooperation.” stated Chief John Graczyk. “Through their quick response and team work, this suspect was able to be taken into custody in less
than 48 hours.”