09/11/2025
September 11, 2025
Press Release – Arrest in PNC Bank Robbery
Fort Payne - On September 10, 2025, an arrest warrant was issued for a bank robbery that occurred the previous day at PNC Bank in downtown Fort Payne. Mark Loveless, a 62-year-old resident of Somerset, Kentucky, has been charged with first-degree robbery.
He was apprehended without incident by FBI Task Force Officers from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
"I want to thank our officers for their swift response to the robbery and our investigators for their diligence in resolving this case quickly. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the FBI Birmingham for their prompt assistance and hard work as well," said Fort Payne Police Chief David Davis.
"We are thankful for the support of our community. The cooperation of several local businesses and their owners, who allowed us access to their security camera footage, was instrumental in the apprehension of the suspect. We appreciate the community's backing during times like these and look forward to strengthening our relationship with local residents."
"Partnerships empower law enforcement to act with strength, speed, and success against crime," said Special Agent in Charge David R. Fitzgibbons. "FBI Birmingham is grateful to the extraordinary law enforcement partnerships with Ft. Payne Police Department, FBI Louisville-London Resident Agency, and our FBI Pulaski Task Force Officers that connect us across the nation as we work together to keep our communities safe."
Mark Loveless is currently being held at the Pulaski County Jail, pending extradition back to Fort Payne, AL. He may also face federal charges in connection with the robbery.