Pak Mail Clerk Held at Gunpoint

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect who tried to rob the Pak Mail just after 5 p.m. Thursday.

The suspect entered the store, pointed a black handgun at the clerk and demanded money, the sheriff's office said. The clerk could not comply, and the suspect fled on foot through the Center Gate Shopping Plaza.

While the suspect's facial features were not visible, the clerk told detectives it was a male about 6 feet 3 inches tall. Detectives hope someone can identify him by his silver motorcycle helmet or backpack which are visible in the attached photos.

Anyone with information is asked to call Criminal Investigations at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online atwww.sarasotacrimestoppers.com  or text TIP109 plus a message to CRIMES (274637).