MEDIA RELEASE

On June 26, 2013, at approximately 9:00 PM, the Subway restaurant at the 600 block of US 1 in Indian River County, Florida was robbed at gun point.

A single suspect entered the store as an employee was preparing to close.  He was armed with a handgun and demanded cash from the employee. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled the area on foot. He was believed to have traveled north on 6^th Avenue.

The suspect is described as a black male, possibly in his early 30s, medium build, with a dark complexion. He was wearing a black jacket, black pants, and a camouflage boonie style hat. He was also wearing a stocking over his head, eyes and nose.  Prior to leaving the store, he pulled a while bandanna from around his neck and covered his nose and mouth.

Indian River County Sheriff’s Office K-9 units tracked the suspect to the north of the Subway but the scent was lost about 100 yards from the restaurant. Detectives believe he may have entered a vehicle parked in a nearby parking lot.

Anyone with information which could lead to the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Chris Cassinari at 772-978-6107.  Those wishing to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $1,000, can provide information through Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-8477 or www.tcwatch.org. Please refer to Indian River County Sheriff’s Office case number 2013-100104.