Woman Robbed at Gunpoint After Car Blocks Her Path

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for some help identifying a man they say blocked a young woman’s vehicle and then proceeded to rob her at gunpoint.

The incident occurred around 12:35 a.m. on Aug. 18 as the 18-year-old woman was driving in the Palmera Pointe Condos. Deputies say her vehicle was blocked by a late model BMW convertible. The passenger in the BMW got out, an email to media stated, and had a pistol in his hand.

When the girl handed money over to the man, he got back into the BMW, which then took off on Hanley Road.

The suspect in the case is described as a Hispanic male who stands about 5 feet, 6 inches in height. He has a thin build and was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, black sweat shirt and blue jeans. The BMW had aftermarket chrome rims, deputies say.

There is no available description of the driver.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 813-247-8200. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), reporting anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or by texting “CSTB plus your tip” to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637).

Crime Stoppers announced Tuesday morning that is offering a reward up to $3,000 in the case.

Photos courtesy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office