VSO Detectives Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery at DeBary Circle K

Date Added: September 12, 2022 3:52 pm

Laura Williams, Office of
Public Affairs & Media Relations

VSO SEEKS SUSPECT IN ARMED ROBBERY AT DEBARY CIRCLE K
Robber Struck Clerk in Leg With Gun Before Fleeing

Detectives are investigating a weekend armed robbery at the Circle K gas station in DeBary in which a male suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money, struck the male clerk in the leg with the gun, then fled with an undetermined amount of money.

The robbery occurred Saturday just after 4 a.m. at the store, 312 Dirksen Drive. A medium-built male suspect, whose face and head were covered, entered the store. The robber showed the clerk a handgun and demanded money.

The victim emptied the register and handed the money to the suspect. The suspect then struck the clerk with the gun before fleeing the store on foot.

This is an active criminal investigation. Anyone with information about this suspect or robbery is urged to call our nonemergency number, (386) 248-1777 regarding case #22-17448.

Or you could receive a cash reward and remain anonymous:  Call Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida, (888) 277-TIPS (8477) or use P3 on the Crime Stoppers app.