Robber takes cash register from Sarasota CVS

SARASOTA - Sarasota Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the the man who robbed a CVS store Sunday afternoon.

The robbery occurred at 3709 N. Tamiami Trail, 18 minutes before 6:00 p.m.

The store’s surveillance camera captured the suspect as he entered the store. The suspect, described as a white male in his 40’s, implied that he had a gun, although no gun was seen, according to detectives.

He took cash and the cash register drawer from the store.

The suspect is about 6’1”, with a medium/muscular build and a shaved head.

He was seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and white tennis shoes.

The suspect fled the scene in a white pickup truck.

The pickup truck's bed had been removed and replaced with a flatbed.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Laster at (941) 954-7070.