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Tuesday, Aug 04, 2026

Florida Man Arrested Over Attempt to Withdraw One Cent

A 41-year-old Florida man named Michael Fleming faces a felony robbery charge after attempting to withdraw one cent from a Chase Bank in Lady Lake. The incident led to his arrest when a bank teller felt threatened and called law enforcement. Fleming remains in the Sumter County Detention Center on a five thousand dollar bond.
A 41-year-old man in Florida, identified as Michael Fleming, faces a felony robbery charge after allegedly attempting to withdraw one cent from a Chase Bank in Lady Lake.

The incident took place at approximately 2 pm on Saturday, as reported by the New York Post.

Fleming filled out a withdrawal slip for one cent and handed it to a teller, who informed him that such a withdrawal was not possible.

A statement from the Sumter County Sheriff's Office revealed that the teller felt threatened and called law enforcement.

When deputies arrived, Fleming was taken into custody and transported to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Fleming remains in the Sumter County Detention Center on a five thousand dollar bond.
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