Paul McCarty, 61, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
On January 21, 2026, the Oxford Police Department responded to a call about a bank robbery that had occurred in the 1600 block of Jackson Avenue at approximately 9:30 am. (Editor’s note: the Bank of Commerce is located at 1610 Jackson Ave W, Oxford, MS 38655)
Officers immediately canvassed the area and were attempting to identify and locate the individual. Officers and investigators began obtaining security camera footage from the bank and surrounding businesses from before and after the robbery occurred.
An officer with the department was able to locate the suspect near a business on Heritage Drive and take him into custody without incident. The suspect was then identified as Paul McCarty, 61, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
McCarty was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery. McCarty will go before a Municipal Court judge for his initial bond hearing.
“I am incredibly proud of our entire team and the way everyone came together during this incident. With limited information and a suspect who had a head start, our officers, investigators, dispatchers, and staff quickly established a perimeter, followed leads, reviewed video, and conducted extensive follow-up. Their teamwork and determination led to the suspect’s apprehension within two hours and reflect the high standard this department sets every day,” said Chief Jeff McCutchen.
The Oxford Police Department would like to thank the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and the University Police Department for their assistance, as well as our community for their help and cooperation.
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