Crime & Safety
Masked, Armed Trio Robs Dollar General: Police
Although the robbers' faces are covered, Sarasota detectives are hoping the public can help with identification of the three men. [BREAKING]
SARASOTA, FL – The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to identify three armed suspects who allegedly robbed a local Dollar General store Tuesday night.
The trio walked in, confronted an employee, flashed a gun and demanded cash at the business at 2628 17th St. at approximately 10:30 p.m., police said.
The worker was taken at gunpoint to the office where a second employee was working. The two workers gave the three masked men an undisclosed amount of cash, the department said.
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The suspects fled the store, and the employees were not injured.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Detective Kim Laster at 941-954-7070 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com
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