Video, Photos Show Armed Robbery Suspects

An armed robber and his lookout were able to get away with cash and cell phones after a Sept. 6 stickup outside the Coin Laundry, but what they didn’t know is they were being filmed.

The surveillance video of the crime, which occurred at the 2465 5th Ave. N. business around 10:30 p.m., was released Wednesday.

The suspect in the case wrapped his face up with a black shirt and walked up to the victims, who were sitting in their car waiting for their clothes to dry, St. Petersburg Police said. The man pointed his gun at the driver while he approached, and demanded cash and cell phones. The victims handed over what they had and the suspect and his lookout left on foot.

The armed robber is described as a man between 18 and 21. He is about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. He has a slender build and was wearing a black ball cap, blue polo shirt with horizontal white stripes and dark jeans.

Anyone who recognizes him or the lookout is asked to call the police department at 727-893-7780. Tips can also be called into the confidential line at 727-892-5000 or texted to 727-420-8911.