ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man captured on surveillance video during an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 8405 4th Street North.
The incident occurred just before midnight on Monday, May 5th. According to investigators, a male suspect threatened a clerk with a gun while the employee was working the register. The suspect then stole cash and cigarettes before forcing the clerk into a storage room.
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The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’10 feet tall, weighing between 190 and 200 pounds. He wore a bright yellow shirt, light blue jeans, and black sneakers at the time of the robbery.
The St. Petersburg Police Department urges anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to contact them at 727-893-7780. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting “SPPD” followed by your tip to TIP411.
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