Crime & Safety

Man Robbed at Knifepoint at Motel

A man was getting something out of the vending machine when he was robbed an undisclosed amount of money at knifepoint.

Ryan P. Hare walked to the vending machines at the Budget Inn, 8110 N. Tamiami Trail, Saturday afternoon when he was robbed at knifepoint. 

According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the suspect walked up behind Hard, produced a knife and robbed him of an undisclosed amount of money. 

The suspect, who is described as black male in his 30s wearing blue jeans and a black tank mtop, then fled the area in a white vehicle. 

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Hare, according to authorities, sustained some minor bruising to his arm during the robbery.


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