Man accused of robbing a Broward bank arrested after police chase ends in crash, police say

A man accused of robbing a bank in Plantation was taken into custody after a police pursuit ended in a crash at a Lauderhill home on Wednesday afternoon, according to Plantation police.

The city's police department posted on X that they responded to a reported bank robbery at TD Bank located at 1 N. State Road 7 at approximately 4:26 p.m. 

They said that preliminary information revealed that a black male suspect entered the bank, presented a note demanding money, and fled the scene after receiving cash. 

Plantation PD said they were able to locate the subject's car in the Fort Lauderdale area with assistance from the Broward Sheriff's Office and other agencies. 

This led to a police pursuit that ended in a crash at a barrier wall near NW 2nd Street and 31st Avenue. Chopper 4 was over the scene where the vehicle, a red Kia Soul, was driving erratically around Broward before the Lauderhill crash. 

The suspect, whom they identified as 56-year-old Tommy Duwayne Dennis, was taken into custody without further incident. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, but it is unclear if he sustained any injuries. 

Neighbors living in the area of NW 31st Avenue say the street is a haven for speeders, causing a safety concern under normal conditions. 

"I live in constant fear here on this corner. The other day in that same spot, a car ended up spinning around five or six times. It went like this (makes hand gestures about the car going in circles), and it could've easily crashed in here," a neighbor spoke to CBS News Miami in Spanish. 

Plantation Police say that the FBI also responded to the scene to continue the investigation with their detectives. 

No other injuries have been reported. It is unclear what charges Dennis will face.