UPDATE: Man Claimed To Have A Bomb As He Robbed Publix Liquor Store

January 3, 2020

The Publix Liquor store at Nine Mile and University was robbed Thursday night by a man that said he had a bomb.

A black male wearing a red hoodie walked into the store and demanded money just before 9 p.m., according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Andrew Hobbs. The suspect claimed to have a bomb, but never showed anything resembling a bomb to the cashier.

The cashier complied with his demands and the suspect fled the store.

A perimeter was established as deputies searched for the suspect. At last report, he remained at large. No bomb was located.

Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.

Pictured top and bottom: The Public Liquor store at University Town Center was robbed Thursday night. Pictured first below: Deputies search the area for a suspect. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “UPDATE: Man Claimed To Have A Bomb As He Robbed Publix Liquor Store”

  1. Raymond Sullivan on January 4th, 2020 2:04 pm

    Now now, look at what he had to work with. Closing? One Clerk? Parking Lot lights out for several days without repair? Total Darkness? Come On Publix at University . Get your act together.

  2. Anne on January 3rd, 2020 6:36 pm

    Wondering why there’s not a camera(s) situated behind clerk that would better show the face of any person at the cash registers?
    Strange as overhead shots don’t give much detail to help in identifying the bad guy.

  3. Howie on January 3rd, 2020 4:54 pm

    There’s no possible way I could recognize him with all those clothes on.

    The reddish orange jacket may be a clue if I ever see him.

    But chances are slim to none.

  4. lone chief on January 3rd, 2020 2:49 pm

    They may have misunderstood the dummy. Maybe he said HE wanted to get bombed.

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