Masked Man Robs Sarasota Store At Gunpoint

SARASOTA, FL — The Sarasota Police Department is asking for help identifying a man its detectives say held up a Circle K early Monday morning.

According to the agency, a masked man walked into the 1801 S. Tamiami Trail store around 3 a.m. May 1 and showed a gun to the clerk. The man kept the gun at his waist, but demanded cash and “threatened to do harm if the demand was not met,” an email from the police department said.

The employee, police say, handed over cash. The suspect took off on foot, leaving the employee unarmed.

Police are now asking for help identifying the man wanted in the robbery. He is described as being a black male who stands about 5-foot-5. He has a heavy build and is believed to be between 30 and 40 years old. Police say he was last seen wearing light-colored pants, light shoes and a dark shirt.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call Detective Patrick Comac at 941-702-1686.

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Surveillance photos courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department