Deputies arrest man accused of Baton Rouge bank robbery after police chase

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A bank robbery suspect was arrested by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office after a chase Friday morning.

The sheriff’s office said Jonathan Lanaute, 39, entered the United Community Bank on Bluebonnet Boulevard around 9 a.m. and demanded money. The teller gave him an undisclosed amount before he fled.

Detectives found his vehicle around 10 a.m. on Highland Road and followed it. After trying to initiate a traffic stop, he drove off and hit a vehicle while on I-10 near Perkins Road, the sheriff’s office said.

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He reportedly ran off on foot and was caught around 10:20 a.m. EBRSO said detectives believe he is also involved in several shootings, robberies and a carjacking.

EBRSO charged him with first-degree robbery and aggravated flight from an officer after the bank robbery.

He is also charged with armed robbery in connection to a carjacking on Fountain Avenue that happened Thursday night, EBRSO said. Lanaute allegedly stole a food delivery man’s vehicle. More charges are pending.

The Baton Rouge Police Department helped in the apprehension.

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