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INFORMATION SOUGHT IN ARMED ROBBERY AT CITGO GAS STATION  Sought 

Polk County Sheriff's Robbery detectives are seeking information about an armed robbery that occurred at the Citgo gas station located at 1218 Rifle Range Road in the Wahneta area of Winter Haven. Around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, an unknown Hispanic male walked into the store and pointed a silver semi-automatic handgun at the clerk, demanding money. A second unknown Hispanic male stood at the door and held it shut during the robbery.

Both suspects fled the scene in a tan or beige 4-door car, which was last seen heading north on Rifle Range Road. A video surveillance photo of the car and one of the suspects can be seen here.

If anyone has information about this incident they are urged to contact Detective Sam Bunch at 1.800.226.0344 or 863.534.6379.

 
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL
HEARTLAND CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-226-TIPS or LOG ONTO www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED!
 
Media Contact:
Eleazer, Carrie
863.534.6379  Date: 11/25/2008