Body found in Tavares marina identified as possible robbery suspect

Tavares, Fla. (FOX 35 Orlando) - A body has been discovered near a marina in Lake County, authorities say.

Lake County sheriff’s detectives say the body was found in the Dead River on Monday afternoon by a boater, in the area of the Palm Gardens Marina.  The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old D’Angelo Tyrek Terele Hardwick, of Tavares. 

Hardwick is believed to have been one of four suspects in a robbery at Joy’s internet cafe early Friday morning, police say.  Two suspects were taken into custody in that incident.  Detectives and crime scene investigators are continuing to investigate, according to a spokesman with the Sheriff's Office.

FOX 35 has a crew gathering more information in this developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was written out of Lake Mary, Florida.