Volusia County

Man robbed Ormond Beach Publix at gunpoint, police say

Ormond Beach Publix robbery suspect (wftv)

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Ormond Beach police are searching for a man they believe pulled a gun on Publix employees and stole cash.

The incident began when officials said the man walked inside the location at Ormond Town Square just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and asked to speak with a manager.

The man then pulled out a gun and demanded to go to the cash office, according to police.

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Investigators said the suspect took some money, and made the manager and a clerk lay down while he ran away.

The suspect is described as being light-medium skinned, wearing black Nike sneakers, jeans, a dark blue shirt, a surgical face mask and a black cap with the word “CAT” on it.

Anyone who recognizes the man is urged to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS.



Christopher Boyce

Christopher Boyce, WFTV.com

Christopher Boyce joined WFTV in January of 2019.

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