Crime & Safety

7-Eleven Robbers Steal Case of Bud, 25 Packs of Cigarettes

Deputies are hoping the public can help solve this crime.

 The 7-Eleven on Fishhawk Boulevard in Lithia was robbed Monday, according to deputies, who say that the two suspects stole a case of Budweiser and 25 packs of cigarettes.

On March 25, 2013 at approximately 1:47 a.m., two suspects entered the
7-Eleven at 13411 Fishhawk Boulevard in Lithia.  

One of the suspects pulled out a handgun as the second suspect stole
a case of Budweiser.  

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The suspect with the handgun pointed it at the two store clerks striking one in the head with the gun.  The suspects also stole 25 packs of Newport cigarettes.

The suspects fled the scene on foot.  The clerk had a laceration on his face
but refused medical treatment. 

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The first suspect is described as between 18-21 years old. The suspect has medium-length dreadlocks, and wore a dark blue shirt and blue jean shorts.

The second suspect also may be between 18-21. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, long beige shorts and sneaekrs.

Anyone with any information reference the suspects is asked to call the
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 247-8200.

Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of these suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime  1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or
text "CSTB plus your tip" to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

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