Arkansas police searching for bank robbery suspect, considered armed & extremely dangerous
By Patrick Clark
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FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — The Fort Smith Police Department is investigating a bank robbery reported Tuesday afternoon in the 5200 block of Rogers Avenue.
This was at the First National Bank at the corner of Rogers Avenue and Waldron Rd.
Police say the robbery occurred at approximately 3:39 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2026. The suspect was described as a male who was carrying what appeared to be a pistol. Investigators believe the suspect fled west on Rogers Avenue in a gray Kia Forte with Oklahoma license tags.
No injuries were reported.
Tuesday evening Fort Smith police announced an arrest warrant for the suspect, Aljon Smith of Oklahoma City. Police said he was driving in a gray Kia Forte with Oklahoma tag RIX017. Aljon should be considered armed & dangerous.
Fort Smith Police announced an arrest warrant for Aljon Smith, 31, of Oklahoma City. He should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.
Detectives are working to obtain surveillance video and gather additional information that could help identify and locate the person or people responsible. Police said more details will be released as they become available and appropriate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5000.
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