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Release Number: 09-095		For Immediate Release
Public Information Office		April 1, 2009
Debbie Carter: dcarter@hcso.tampa.fl.us		(813) 247-8060

Who:	Suspect: White male, 18-29, 170 – 200 lbs, possible shaved head, armed with handgun Handy Food Store Family Dollar Sunoco Station
What:	Armed robberies (business)
When:	March 17^th – March 31, 2009
Where:	Hillsborough County
Why/How:	Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for at least 6 armed business robberies. In each of the robberies, the suspect enters the business, approaches the counter and displays a handgun while making a demand for cash. March 17, 2009 at 8:50 p.m. Handy Food Store 1502 Gulf City Road, Ruskin March 18, 2009 at 6:00 a.m. Hess Station 2704 College Avenue, Ruskin March 18, 2009 at 8:50 p.m., Family Dollar 9620 Highway 301, Riverview March 26, 2009 at 11:00 p.m. Sunoco Station 8624 Highway 301 South, Riverview March 28, 2009 at 1:45 a.m. Hess Station 2704 College Avenue, Ruskin March 31, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. Handy Food Store 1502 Gulf City Road, Ruskin Anyone with any information reference the suspect is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 247-8200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477.