Robbery

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office        
- Patrol Operations Bureau
- Investigative Operations Bureau
- Robbery/Homicide Unit

PINELLAS COUNTY - Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a robbery.

On June 16, 2024, at approximately 7:35 p.m., deputies responded to the area of 44th Avenue North and 31st Street North in Lealman regarding a robbery. Deputies made contact with the victim and learned he has a medical condition that makes it difficult for him to speak and he is also confined to a wheelchair. The victim advised that while he was at this intersection, an unidentified male approached him and took his cell phone out of a case that was attached to a lanyard around his neck, and then fled on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a white male, 40 years old, riding a bike. He was wearing a black hat and carrying a backpack.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Corporal De Leon of the Robbery/Homicide Unit at 727-582-6129 or ndeleon@pcsonet.com. If you’d like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact Crime Stoppers at **TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Below is a photo of the suspect and a link to the surveillance video showing him fleeing scene. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JSAT15zD_paPz2SKY_VCr9vFoPD921wK/view?usp=sharing

Posted by Amanda Sinni Monday, June 24, 2024 11:40:00 AM Categories: Seeking the Public’s Help

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