Sheriff's Detectives Trying To Identify Armed Robbery Victim

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify the victim of an armed robbery that occurred Monday, Sept. 2.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested for the armed robber. Around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, undercover detectives made contact with Joe Hershel Weeks, who agreed to sell them cocaine and MDMA pills. Weeks arrived at the agreed-upon location in a white Honda Civic with a woman driving. He had a replica BB gun in his waistband and drugs were found in the car.

After interviewing Weeks, he admitted to undercover detectives that he planned to rob them. Weeks also admitted to committing similar robberies in the past week. Detectives are trying locate the victims.

Weeks was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery with a weapon (less than $300).

If anyone recognizes Weeks or has information, they should contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200.