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Armed Robbery

For Immediate Release : Public Affairs Office of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Release Number: 19-156

Date

Tuesday April 2, 2019 4:25 AM

Location

7-Eleven 1902 U.S. Highway 301 North Tampa
Armed Robbery

Suspect:

  
White male, approximately 35-45 years old, 5'6," with black and gray beard stubble, a medium build, large belly, last seen wearing a gray hooded sweat shirt, cargo shorts and flip flops

Vehicle:

 
Newer model black Honda sedan (4-door) with silver rims

Details:

On April 2, an unknown white male entered the 7-Eleven located at 1902 U.S. Highway 301 North in Tampa around 4:25 a.m. asking for a pack of cigarettes. As the clerk placed the cigarettes on the counter, the suspect pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun with a red laser and pointed it at the clerk, demanding money from the register.

The clerk complied, and the suspect fled the scene in a newer model black 4-door Honda sedan with silver rims. The vehicle was last seen driving westbound on East Broadway Avenue approaching the East Columbus Drive and East Broadway Avenue fork.

Anyone with information in reference to the suspect is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. In order to be eligible for a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or send a mobile tip using our P3 Tips Mobile application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads and Droids. You must call Crime Stoppers first to be eligible for a reward.

 

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