Video Shows Suspects Robbing Victim At Gunpoint

SUN CITY CENTER, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for two white men suspects who robbed an elderly victim at gunpoint inside a residence in Sun City Center, law enforcement officials said. (A video of the robbery is provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at the bottom of this article.)

On Thursday, at approximately 10:16 p.m., video surveillance captured the masked suspects being dropped off on the 300 block of Clubmanor Drive by a silver or gray crossover SUV, police said.

The two men entered an unlocked residence, police said, shoved the elderly victim into a chair, and threatened the victim with a gun as they took a wallet, credit cards, a cell phone and demanded pills.

The victim told police they didn't have any prescription drugs.

The suspects left the area in a silver or gray crossover SUV that is possibly a Nissan Versa, authorites said.

Investigators said the next morning bank records showed the suspects tried to use the victim's stolen credit cards at the Racetrac located at 3105 College Avenue in Ruskin at 12:25 a.m., and at 1:25 a.m. at the Pilot gas station located at 1526 East 51st Avenue in Ellenton.

Both transactions were declined, authorities said.

"Through our investigation, we believe this was a targeted attack," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Based on their demands, the suspects seem to be after prescription medication. We are relieved the victim was unharmed, but we will not let these suspects get away with this crime."

Police described the first suspect as a tall and thin white man who wore a light blue and black mask with a black T-shirt, tight black pants with a white pin stripe running down each pant leg, black sneakers and plastic gloves.

Deputies described the second suspect as a white man with an average build who wore a black mask, black long sleeve shirt, long black shorts, black socks and white sneakers with black laces.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim or recognizes these suspects is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200.