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Police: Dye Pack Explodes On Thief

UPS Driver Helps Police Nab Bank Robbery Suspect

POSTED: Monday, April 20, 2009
UPDATED: 4:18 pm EDT April 20, 2009

Orlando police on Monday released surveillance video showing a bank robber running with an undisclosed amount of money while a dye pack explodes.

Michael Daak, 34, was charged with robbery in the incident, which occurred Friday at about 11:30 a.m. at the Banco Popular located at 2320 S. Orange Ave.

Robbery Suspect Dye Pack
Orlando police say a dye pack exploded on a fleeing bank robber.

According to Orlando police, Daak entered the bank and demanded money before fleeing. The video shows a man sprinting away when the dye pack exploded, sending a red plume into the air.

A UPS truck is seen driving by moments later, and the driver helped direct officer's to Daak's location, Orlando police said.

He was arrested and taken to the Orange County Jail.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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