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Lake County deputies search for suspect in armed gas station robbery

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Published  February 1, 2025 1:16am EST
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Florida 7-Eleven clerk robbed at gunpoint, deputies say

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of an armed robbery inside a Eustis 7-Eleven on Wednesday.

The Brief

    • A man robbed a Lake County gas station at gunpoint around 1 a.m. Wednesday, forcing the clerk to fill his backpack with cash before fleeing, deputies say.
    • Security footage captured the suspect, described as a six-foot-tall Black man in all black clothing.
    • Deputies are asking for anyone with information regarding the individual or incident to speak up.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of an armed robbery inside a Eustis 7-Eleven on Wednesday. 

The man was wearing an all-black outfit, including a black mask. 

What Lake County Sheriff is telling us 

What we know:

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a gas station at gunpoint around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. 

The suspect, described as a Black man around six feet tall with a slender build, wore all black and carried a drawstring backpack. 

Security footage shows him pointing a gun at the clerk, who filled his bag with cash before he ran off, passing Big D’s Barbecue across the street. After coming away with what deputies believe to be approximately $536, the man jumped onto the counter and ran out of the front door, in a southwest direction toward SR-44. 

What we don't know:

The suspect's identity and whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators have not determined if he acted alone or if he has a history of similar crimes. 

What they're saying:

The gas station clerk described the robbery to 911.

"He walked in the door, I was mopping, I greeted like I always do, and he met me at the cooler doors at gunpoint."

She also noted the suspect’s preparedness.

"He definitely thought it out because out here if you’re in all black, nobody’s going to see you." 

Nearby business owner Donovan expressed his concern.

"I hope he don’t come for me. I just hope so because there’s going to be a gunfight." He added, "I have four kids, and this is how I feed them. This is how I live, how I pay my mortgage, how I pay my truck payment. It’s not going down without a fight."

What you can do:

The suspect remains at large, posing a potential danger to the community. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to help bring the suspect to justice.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Lake County Sheriff's Office. 

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