Armed Robbery at Kangaroo on Beach Blvd.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance in attempting to identify an armed robbery suspect.

On Sunday, December 21, 2014 at approximately 7:30 a.m. a robbery was reported at the Kangaroo located in the 13600 block of Beach Boulevard.  The suspect reportedly entered the business and asked for cigarettes.  He placed a gun on the counter and demanded money from the registers as well as cartons of cigarettes.  The clerk complied with demands, placing the items in a bag.  The suspect was last seen fleeing to a waiting vehicle parked behind the business.  The vehicle is described as a green truck with a topper or a green van.

The suspect has been described as a black male approximately 37 years old.  He was said to about 6’2″ tall and weighing around 195 lbs.

Anyone who has any information in regards to the identity of this wanted suspect is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.