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, Fla. -- 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.
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.
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