Surveillance Video Shows Pasco Serial Robber At Painting Studio

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has released a new surveillance video in the hopes someone can identify the man responsible for a series of robberies in southeast Pasco County.

The surveillance video was taken at the Be Creative Painting Studio at 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel, around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13.

In the past week, this man has been responsible for five armed robberies. During two of the robberies, he fired a warning shot at employees. So far, no one has been injured but Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco fears the robber may be escalating. Nocco has called in the FBI for assistance.

The robber is a white man in his 20s, between 5 feet, 7 inches and 6 feet tall. He wears dark clothing, a mask, gloves and Nike brand shoes during his crimes.

If you have any information, contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488, reference case number 18-6307.

Video via Pasco Sheriff's Office