INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the man who robbed at gunpoint the Subway restaurant on US 1 Thursday night.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, a single suspect entered the restaurant at 9 p.m., as the restaurant’s staff was closing up. The suspect, armed with a gun, demanded cash from the employee and fled the scene once the employee complied and gave the man an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect left the area on foot and is believed to have traveled north on 6th Avenue.
Authorities describe the suspect as being a black male possibly in his early 30s, having a medium build and a dark complexion. He was seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and a camouflage boonie-style hat. He also wore a stocking over his head, eyes and nose.
Before he left the store, he put a white bandana over his mouth and nose, the Sheriff’s Office said.
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 lot.
Anyone with information that 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. Refer to Indian River County Sheriff’s Office case number 2013-100104.