New Port Richey Crime Spree: Four Armed Robberies

New Port Richey Crime Spree: Four Armed Robberies

A “dangerous” suspect has started a crime wave in the New Port Richey area this weekend with four armed robberies of local gas stations in three days, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

The first robbery occurred early Saturday morning at the 7-Eleven, 6001 Trouble Creek Road, just after 1 a.m.

A second robbery occured at 7:05 p.m. on Sunday evening at the Sunoco at 5736 U.S. Highway 19. At some point during the robbery the suspect fired at the clerk and missed. No one was injured. Around two hours later a third robbery occurred  at 9:29 p.m., just over two hours later at the Hess Express at 7319 Plathe Road.

Now, deputies say, a fourth robbery occurred last night which they believe is connected with the first three robberies. That robbery occured at 9:15 pm on Monday when a man entered the Corner Food and Deli at 5448 Flora Avenue in Holiday. Deputies say all four robberies appear to be the same individual. The suspect has been armed with a handgun and left each location with cash.

Photos and video of the incidents are provided below. If you recognize the suspect or have any information on the crimes, please immediately call the Pasco Sheriff’s Office at (727) 847-8102 or 1-800-706-2488. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=615.

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