The search continues for an armed man who robbed the CVS Pharmacy located at 7665 West Colonial Drive, last Saturday.
Deputies arrived around 8:15 a.m., to find the robbery suspect fleeing on foot northbound from the CVS Pharmacy toward Woodridge Apartments nearby. As they attempted to confront the man, he produced a firearm and one deputy opened fire.
According to investigators, the suspect scaled the wall of the Woodridge Apartment complex and continued to flee once inside.
Although a perimeter was quickly established and several local law enforcement agencies responded to the scene to assist, the suspect has not been apprehended.
The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20’s, about 5′ 7″ to 5′ 8″ tall and weighing around 135 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous, deputies say.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of or has information on the suspect should call Crimeline at # 800-423-TIPS.