Sunday, May 3, 2009

Caught On Tape: Robber Steals Cash, Cigars


Police Seek Man Who Robbed Mobil Station

Thursday, April 23, 2009

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police are searching for a gunman who robbed a Hollywood gas station on Saturday night.

According to Hollywood police, a man carrying a silver revolver entered the Mobil gas station in the 2700 block of Stirling Road just before 10 p.m.

Surveillance video shows the gunman as he jumped over the counter to steal cash and grape-flavored Swisher Sweets cigars, police said.

The robber left the store and went south into Oakwood Plaza. Police said someone saw an older red pickup truck leaving the area.

Police described the gunman as a black man about 6 feet tall with a thin build. On the night of the robbery, he was wearing a black, long-sleeved shirt, blue jean shorts, latex gloves and a rag over his face.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).

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