Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a man it says robbed a Land O’ Lakes gas station early Wednesday morning.

According to the sheriff’s office, the man, armed with what appeared to be a shotgun, entered the 18901 State Road 52 store around 5 a.m. The man pointed the weapon at the clerk and demanded cash. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, he fled west on State Road 52.

The man is described as being about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and has a thin build. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored hoodie, dark jeans, a dark colored mask and black-and-white shoes. He appeared to be wearing latex, surgical-type gloves, as well.

Further details about the crime and suspect are not yet available.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 1-800-706-2488 or (727) 847-8102. Tips can also
be submitted at pascosheriff.com.

Photos courtesy of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office