Two Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery at Bradenton Store

Authorities are searching for two suspects they say robbed a Bradenton mini market Wednesday around 1:30 in the afternoon.

One of the suspects, described as a 20-something slender, white, male approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall with facial hair, served as lookout while the other suspect robbed OM Mini Market, 4900 block of 14th St. W., taking $700 to $800 form the register.

The second suspect had a shirt wrapped around his right and indicated to the store clerk that he had a gun. He reportedly took the money and forced the clerk into the back room. The clerk was uninjured.

Suspect number two is described as a slender black male, in his 20s, around 5 feet 10 inches tall and was wearing all black; black sweat shirt, shorts and shoes. He also had a black Bulls baseball cap with a red bill.

Both men reportedly fled on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Manatee county Sheriff’s Office at (941) 747-3011 and ask for Sgt. Noordzy or report a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS.