Video, Sketch of Realtor Attack Suspect Released

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As the St. Petersburg Police Department continues to look for a suspect in the robberies of two real estate agents Wednesday, it has released video and a composite sketch of the suspect wanted in the cases.

The video was captured by a neighbor’s security camera during the first attack, which is being classified as a kidnapping and robbery.

According to the agency, the first incident took place just before 1 p.m. in the 1700 block of Oxford Street North as a female real estate agent was showing a home to a man. The man, police wrote in an email to media, pulled out a gun and proceeded to secure the agent’s hands and feet with zip ties.

The man, police said, then placed a ransom call to the woman’s husband. After the call was placed, the man left the home and the woman was able to loosen her feet and escape to a nearby home.

The second case unfolded just before 2 p.m. as another real estate agent was showing a home to a man at 5800 12th. St. N. In that case, the man pulled out a gun and robbed the woman, police wrote.

Neither woman was injured during the attacks, police department spokeswoman Yolanda Fernandez said.

The suspect in both cases is described as a white man in his mid-40s. He is between 5 feet, 5 inches and 5 feet, 8 inches in height and is said to have a medium build. The man was last seen wearing a straw hat, a dark blue shirt and black pants.

Police have also released a photo of the vehicle the man is believed to have been driving at the time of the attacks and a composite sketch. They ask that anyone with information in the case, or who has seen the vehicle or the suspect call them at 727-893-7780. The vehicle is believed to be a silver Nissan Murano.

Police have notified the local realtors’ association of the attacks.

Further details are not yet available.

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