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Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery At Clearwater Business

Release Number:  09-207

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
Investigative Operations Bureau
-Robbery/Homicide Unit

Suspect Description:
The suspect is described as a black male, about 6'4" tall, weighing 180 pounds, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black jacket and a mask over his face. He was possibly wearing gloves. He was armed with a handgun

What:  Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating an armed robbery at a Clearwater business.

Where:  The robbery occurred at the Land and Sea Motors Inc. located at 1680 Clearwater-Largo Road North in Clearwater.

When:  The robbery occurred just before 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2009.

How/Why:  

Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating an armed robbery at a Clearwater business. The robbery occurred just before 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2009 at the Land and Sea Motors Inc. located at 1680 Clearwater-Largo Road North in Clearwater.

According to detectives the suspect entered the business, approached the business owner, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The owner complied with the demand and the suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a black male, about 6'4" tall, weighing 180 pounds, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black jacket and a mask over his face. He was possibly wearing gloves. He was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information that would assist detectives in this investigation is asked to contact Detective Don Wiwi of the Robbery/Homicide Unit or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1 800-873-TIPS.