FCSO: Armed robbers burn getaway vehicle

PALM COAST, Fla. — Three armed men robbed a Palm Coast Walgreens before abandoning their getaway car and setting it on fire Sunday morning, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputies were called to an armed robbery at the Walgreens at 1109 Palm Coast Parkway around 2 a.m. after three armed men held up the convenience store.

At around 10:45 a.m. deputies responded to a blue Hyundai on Blair Court  which someone lit on fire before that person got into another car, a witness told deputies.

Detectives believe the car is connected to the armed robbery and was set ablaze in an attempt to destroy evidence.

“We’re confident that the vehicle arson and the Walgreens robbery are connected,” said Rick Staly, Flagler County Sheriff. "This is still a very active investigation with detectives, CSI and patrol doing everything we can to catch the suspects and put them in the Green Roof Inn where they belong."

Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestoppers.

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