Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau

Suspect (Unidentified)
Description: White male, approximately 20-years-old, tall, slender build, wearing all black clothing, a winter jacket, clear glasses, carrying a black revolver.

Robert Martin (Victim- Injured)
DOB: 05/09/1944
11620 Oak Avenue North, unincorporated Seminole

Kathleen Zingler (Victim- Uninjured)
DOB: 08/31/1945
11620 Oak Avenue North, unincorporated Seminole

What:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a home invasion robbery in unincorporated Seminole.

When:
The incident occurred at about 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

Where:
The incident occurred at a residence located at 11620 Oak Avenue North, in unincorporated Seminole.

Why/How:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a home invasion robbery in unincorporated Seminole.

According to deputies, the victim 72-year-old Robert Martin, visited the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, on Wednesday, January 11, 2016. At about 3:45 p.m., Martin drove home from the casino to his residence located at 11620 Oak Avenue North in unincorporated Seminole.

Shortly after Martin returned home, someone knocked at the front door of the residence. Martin and his wife, 71-year-old Kathleen Zingler, answered the door when a male subject armed with a black handgun forced his way into the home and threatened both victims.

Martin grabbed the barrel of the suspect’s handgun and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect’s handgun discharged. No one was struck by the projectile; however, the suspect regained control of his handgun and demanded the victim’s cash and valuables.

Deputies say that the suspect forced both victims into a bedroom and made them get on the ground as the suspect fled the scene.

The suspect got away with cash and valuables belonging to the victims.

Martin received a minor injury to his hand and was treated by paramedics at the scene. Zingler was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20-years-old, tall, slender build, wearing all black clothing, a winter jacket, clear glasses, carrying a black revolver.

Deputies believe that the suspect left the scene in a vehicle but there is no vehicle description at this time.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office 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.

The investigation continues.