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Manhattan, NY - New York City’s police commissioner says a suspect has been arrested in the “bouquet bandit” case.

Police say 44-year-old Edward Pemberton was arrested at 9:15 a.m. in connection with two bank robberies.

Pemberton, who also went by the alias John Lowe, is believed to be the so called “bouquet bandit.”

He performed odd jobs for florists in Chelsea, and detectives canvassing the Flower District were able to track him to his home in Brooklyn.

Police received numerous tips from members of the public who saw his picture in the media.

Additionally, one of the tellers identified Pemberton from a photo array, according to police.

Pemberton has 14 prior arrests, the most recent for fare beating on July 15. He was released from jail on that charge on Monday.

He also has prior arrests for criminal possession of a controlled substance and robbery.

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