February 27, 2026

LAVACA, Ark. — At the request of the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the First National Bank of Fort Smith branch in Lavaca. The robbery was reported around 2:45 p.m. at the Lavaca branch located on West Main Street.

No injuries have been reported, and no suspects have been taken into custody at this time.

Anyone with information about the suspect or their whereabouts is asked to contact ASP Company D at (479) 783-5195. Callers may remain anonymous.