Daphne Bank Robbery Under Investigation
By Rick McCann/J. Thomas Wade
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
August 29, 2026
DAPHNE, Ala. During an early Friday afternoon, as customers and employees of the Merchants and Marine Bank on US 98 near the Publix shopping center went about their business, another person entered the bank, armed with a handgun and announced that it was a robbery.
Daphne police and Baldwin County deputies were dispatched to the bank at around 12:50 p.m.
Our reporter noticed law enforcement surrounding the bank and further down US 98 when he arrivded.
The man, dressed in all black clothing and wearing a black ski mask, would soon leave without any cash.
Daphne police said the suspect fled the scene and was seen on foot heading south on Main Street.
Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous. No injuries were reported.
Police began a manhunt and FBI agents arrived at the scene and continued the investigation alongside of local police investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Daphne Police Department at (251) 620-0911.
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