Pinellas Detectives Seek To Identify Armed Robbery Suspect

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Sheriff's detectives are seeking to identify an armed robbery suspect who has robbed at least six convenience stores in Pinellas County. The suspect threatened the clerk with a knife in five robberies and produced a handgun in one robbery, detectives said.

After taking an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect would flee from the store on foot to an awaiting vehicle described as a dark-colored sedan.The suspect is described as a white male, late 20-30 years old, about 6 feet - 6 feet-3 inches tall, with a medium build. He was last seen on Nov. 7, wearing a black hoodie, baggie jeans, and nylon half mask wearing gloves.

The robberies occurred between Oct. 29, and Nov. 7 at the following locations: Speedway - 5010 Tampa Road Oldsmar; Chevron gas station - 39720 U.S. 19 North Tarpon Springs; Circle K - 3170 Tampa Road Oldsmar; Friendly Freddie's - 5801 62nd Ave. North, Pinellas Park; 7-Eleven - 3000 49th St. North St. Petersburg; 7-Eleven - 2632 Park Street North St. Petersburg.

Anyone with information on these robberies is asked to contact Detective A. Scarpati of the Robbery/Homicide Unit at (727) 582-6200 or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Surveillance video of the suspect can be viewed on YouTube:https://youtu.be/7yM9PeM96r8

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