Smoke Shop Robbed At Gunpoint: Bradenton Police

BRADENTON, FL — Investigators are seeking the suspects in an armed robbery at a Bradenton smoke shop Wednesday morning.

The suspects entered Wild Smoke Shop, 5254 State Road 64 E., just after 10 a.m., according to a Bradenton Police Department news release.

One suspect held employees at gunpoint while the other acted as a lookout.

The armed suspect is a Black man about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds, police said. He wore black cargo pants, a black jacket and tan work boots.

The second suspect is a Black male who wore blue jeans, a camouflage hoodie and black sneakers.

Both suspects wore black face masks and gray gloves, police said.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact Detective Bill Mulligan at 941-932-9300 or william.mulligan@bradentonpd.com.

To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at manateecrimestoppers.com.