BRADENTON, Fla. — Employees were held at gunpoint during a robbery at a smoke shop in Manatee County on Wednesday.
The Bradenton Police Department said around 10 a.m., one suspect acted as a lookout while the other pointed a gun at employees at Wild Smoke Shop on 5254 State Road 64 East.
The armed suspect was described by police as a Black man, around 5'9" and 165 pounds. He was seen wearing black cargo pants, a black jacket and tan work boots. Police described the second suspect as a Black man wearing blue jeans, a camouflage hoodie, and black sneakers.
Both suspects wore black face masks and gray gloves.
Those with information should contact Detective Bill Mulligan at 941-932-9300 or william.mulligan@bradentonpd.com. If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at manateecrimestoppers.com.
