Tampa Police Search For Armed Suspect In 3 Hotel Robberies

TAMPA, FL - Tampa Police detectives are searching for an armed suspect responsible for three hotel robberies. The latest armed robbery took place at the West Wing Hotel, 2501 East Fowler Ave., about 3:53 a.m. on Dec 12. The unidentified suspect walked up to the front desk, pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money.

Detectives believe the same man committed similar armed robberies at two hotels along 50th Street. He robbed the Days Inn, 2905 North 50th St. on Nov. 20 about 4:30 a.m., and the Quality Inn, 2708 North 50th St., on Dec. 11 about 3:13 a.m. The suspect fled on foot carrying a New York Yankees backpack in all three armed robberies.

Anyone with information on the identity and/or whereabouts of this suspect is asked to contact Crime Stopper at 800-873-TIPS. Anonymous tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 in cash.

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