Arkansas State Police Investigating Lavaca Bank Robbery

No injuries reported, suspect still at large

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the First National Bank of Fort Smith branch in Lavaca, Arkansas. The robbery was reported around 2:45 p.m. at the Lavaca branch located on West Main Street, but no injuries have been reported and no suspects have been taken into custody at this time.

Why it matters

Bank robberies are serious crimes that can have significant impacts on the local community, raising concerns about public safety and the need for effective law enforcement response. This incident in Lavaca highlights the ongoing efforts of state police to investigate such crimes and apprehend suspects.

The details

According to the report, the robbery occurred at the First National Bank of Fort Smith branch in Lavaca. The incident was reported to the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division have been requested to investigate the robbery, but no suspects have been taken into custody so far.

  • The bank robbery occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2026, around 2:45 p.m.

The players

Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID)

The state law enforcement agency investigating the bank robbery.

Sebastian County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that initially responded to the bank robbery report and requested the assistance of the Arkansas State Police.

First National Bank of Fort Smith

The bank branch that was robbed, located in Lavaca, Arkansas.

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What’s next

The Arkansas State Police CID is continuing its investigation into the bank robbery and is asking anyone with information about the suspect or their whereabouts to contact the agency at (479) 783-5195. Callers may remain anonymous.

The takeaway

This bank robbery in Lavaca highlights the ongoing efforts of state and local law enforcement to respond to and investigate such serious crimes, with the goal of apprehending suspects and ensuring public safety in the community.