Crime & Safety
Police Ask Public For Help Identifying Three Time Robbery Suspect
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who has committed three armed robberies since January.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect who is believed to have committed three armed robberies at convenience stores since January.
In each case, a white male with gray hair, between 5'8'' to 6' foot tall, 180 to 220 pounds and about 50 years old, showed a handgun and demanded money and lottery tickets, according to Clearwater Police.
In the two most recent incidents, the suspect took a can of beer from the cooler while waiting for the customers to leave the store before approaching the register. The suspect drove off in a late model burgandy coupe or sedan after the robberies, according to officials.
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Here is a breakdown of the incidents:
- Robbery 1 - 11:39 p.m. Jan. 20 at the , 1725 Drew St
- Robbery 2 - 1:58 a.m. April 15 at the , 1725 Drew St
- Robbery 3 - 11:54 p.m. April 21 at the , 2185 Drew St
Anyone with information can contact the Clearwater Police Tip Line at 727-562-4422. Send anonymous tip information to 847411 (tip411) or through the police department's website or Facebook page.
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