Bank robbery suspect arrested

On 08/18/2022, at approximately 1:00 pm, a white male wearing a mask and gloves entered the Bank of Clarke County on Crock Wells Mill Drive, displaying a handgun and demanding money.

The suspect was wearing a red long sleeved hoodie with a distinct pattern design, gray cargo shorts and black tennis shoes with a white “N” (NewBalance) logo on the sides. He was described as approximately 6′ in height and of average build. The subject left the bank on foot with an undetermined amount of cash in a large white trash bag and was observed heading south towards the Round Hill Road area. The suspect then entered a gray\charcoal smaller size SUV, possibly a Ford Eco Sport, displaying no state license plates and was last seen westbound on Round Hill Road at a high rate of speed.

On August 21st, an adult male was brought to the Sheriff’s Office after his father determined the son had been involved in the robbery on August 18th. Based on the information provided, Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to the family’s home and executed a search warrant where evidence believed to be related to this crime was obtained and secured.

With the evidence collected, including the suspect vehicle, Ethan Smith of Fromans Road in Frederick County has been arrested and charged with Robbery, Entering a Bank with Intent to Rob, Possession of Firearm in Commission of Felony, Grand Larceny, and Brandishing a Firearm. At the time of this release, Smith remains incarcerated at the regional adult detention facility.