The Discount Beer and Tobacco Outlet on 1725 N. Alafaya Trail was disrupted at 10:15 a.m. today when the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the store was robbed.
OCSO uploaded the store surveillance camera footage on YouTube:
The description of the video says that “the robbery suspect is first seen on camera entering the store, purchasing a Capri Sun and leaving. Approximately 15 minutes later, the suspect enters the store, jumps the front counter and chases the employee.”
When the suspect grabbed the employee, he stated that he was armed with a gun while taking the employee to the register, demanding money and cigarettes.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, between 5-foot-9 and 6 feet tall. He was wearing a black baseball cap with a white t-shirt under it covering his face, red shirt and blue jean shorts, according to OCSO.
If you know anything about this case or the identity of the suspect, contact OCSO or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.
