Same Armed Robber May Have Struck Riverview Store Twice

RIVERVIEW, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for a man deputies believe may be responsible for two recent armed robberies at a Riverview Speedway.

The first robbery at the 13179 U.S. 301 S. store occurred around 2:50 a.m. Jan. 9. That time, a man wearing sunglasses, a “biker style” mouth covering, an American Eagle gray hoodie and tan pants walked up to a clerk outside the store and ordered the employee back inside. The man was carrying a rifle or a shotgun, an email from the sheriff's office said.

Once in the doors, deputies say the man ordered the clerk to hand over cash from the registers. After getting money from the drawer, the man took off on foot.

The same Speedway was targeted again around 2:44 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. This time the man went inside the store and demanded cash. The robber was armed with a black handgun, the email said. Once again, the robber took off without incident after receiving money from the drawer.

Anyone with information that may lead to an arrest in the case is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 813-247-8200. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-873-TIPS.

Surveillance photos courtesy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office