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Armed robber sought after tying up couple in Altamonte Springs home

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — The Altamonte Springs Police Department released a composite sketch Thursday of an armed man who robbed a couple at an apartment complex Tuesday.

Police were called to the Lakeshore at Altamonte Springs apartments near East Altamonte and Palm Springs drives after a returning couple was ordered into its home by a man armed with a silver handgun, police spokeswoman Evelyn Estevez said.

"Once inside, the suspect ordered both victims to lay on the ground while he tied their hands behind their backs," Estevez said. "The suspect then took the victims' keys and a cellphone before leaving the apartment."

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The man was described as having a dark complexion and a Caribbean accent. He's 5 feet 10 inches tall with black hair and a buzz cut. He was wearing a short-sleeved white T-shirt, shorts and ankle socks with sneakers.

No one was injured.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Altamonte Springs police at 407-339-2441 or Crimeline at 407-423-8477.