Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect Sought: Pinellas County Sheriff

LEALMAN, FL — Detectives are asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that happened earlier this month, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Deputies responded to reports of a robbery in the area of 44th Avenue N. and 31st Street N. in Lealman on June 16 around 7:30 p.m.

The victim, who has a medical condition that makes it difficult to speak and is confined to a wheelchair, told investigators that while he was at the intersection, an unidentified man took his cell phone out of a case that was attached to a lanyard around his neck, the sheriff’s office said.

The suspect rode away on a bicycle. He’s described as a white man around 40 years old. He was wearing a black hat and carrying a backpack at the time of the robbery, PCSO said.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact Corporal De Leon of the robbery/homicide unit at 727-582-6129 or ndeleon@pcsonet.com.

To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact Crime Stoppers by texting **TIPS or at www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.