Police searching for food store robber

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville police were searching for a man who robbed a food store at gunpoint Saturday evening.

The robbery occurred shortly after 7 p.m. at JAX Convenience Food Store on Lake Shore Boulevard.

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Police said the robber entered the store and asked the clerk for a watermelon flavored Arizona beverage. The clerk assisted him, handed him the drink and returned behind the counter.

The robber then displayed a small handgun and demanded money from the register, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.


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