Suspect in armed robbery of Garrison bank arrested, authorities still searching for getaway car

A suspect in an armed robbery of a Garrison bank last week has been arrested.

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old James Richard Ardito was arrested at a home in Andover on Monday. He was previously convicted for the armed robbery of the same bank in 2007.

Authorities investigating Crow Wing County bank robbery, ask for public’s help

Authorities said he’s being held on probable cause charges of aggravated robbery.

However, authorities are still searching for the getaway vehicle used in the the case, which is believed to be a white Cadillac four-door sedan.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 218-829-4749.