Crime & Safety
Deputies Search for Suspects in Brazen Armed Robbery
Men armed with pistols and a semi-automatic rifle robbed 9 customers at the Fun Spot 2 on Manatee Avenue West.
Deputies are searching for four men involved in a brazen armed robbery at the Fun Spot 2 at 5529 Manatee Avenue West.
The men, covered completely in clothing, masks and gloves, went into the business at 11 p.m. Thursday night carrying weapons, according to a report from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Two of the suspects were armed with semi-automatic pistols and one suspect was armed with an AK-47 Assault Rifle.
The suspects ordered all nine of the customers and the staff at Fun Spot 2 to get on the ground, according to the sheriff's report. The men took the victim`s purses and wallets before going into the back office where one of the men emptied the cash register and took the safe.
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All of the suspects left the store and sped off in a small dark colored 4-door sedan, with unknown plates.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
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