Palm Bay Police Seek Suspects Who Robbed Restaurant Workers At Gunpoint
By Space Coast Daily // July 20, 2015
The Shack robbed by two men
BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY – Palm Bay Police Detectives, along with the Major Case Unit, are attempting to identify two suspects wanted for an armed robbery that occurred late Friday night at a local seafood restaurant.
Just after 11 p.m. Friday, two suspects entered The Shack restaurant located at 4845 Dixie Highway. The restaurant had closed for the night with the last customer leaving at approximately 10:30 p.m., according to Yvonne Martinez, City of Palm Bay Public Information Coordinator.
The suspects rounded up all the employees at gunpoint and ordered them to surrender cash from the register and from the safe. The employees complied and the suspects fled.
The suspects are described as possibly Hispanic males or light skinned black males. They were dressed in dark clothing and their faces were covered.
“There is no information regarding whether the suspects fled on foot or in a vehicle,” said Martinez. “No one was injured during the incident.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Florida CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and can be eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000in this case.
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