Armed robbery caught on camera at Miami gas station

Summary

In May, a brazen armed robbery occurred at a Miami Exxon gas station when a suspect held two employees at gunpoint and stole over $2,000 during a shift change. The suspect, covered in a hoodie and gloves, entered through an unlocked door and forced the employees to the ground. Surveillance footage shows him walking out of the store casually after the robbery. The suspect used a rock to prop the door open, aiding his quick getaway. Police have not yet located him, and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers are seeking help from the public in identifying the suspect.

Takeaways

• 😀 The incident occurred at a Miami Exxon gas station, where an armed robbery took place.
• 😀 Two employees were held at gunpoint during a shift change, with the suspect stealing over $2,000.
• 😀 The suspect appeared covered with a hoodie and gloves, entering through an open door left ajar during the shift change.
• 😀 The suspect used a rock to prop open the store door, facilitating his getaway.
• 😀 Employee Gerald Sacro described fearing the suspect would pull the trigger, but complied with the robbery demands.
• 😀 The store manager noted that the employees had left the cash drawer on the counter, which made the store a target.
• 😀 The robbery occurred in early May, and police are still seeking the suspect three weeks later.
• 😀 Surveillance video captured the suspect walking out of the store after the robbery.
• 😀 The employees now lock the door during shift changes to prevent further incidents.
• 😀 Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public to identify the suspect in the video.

Q & A

What happened at the Miami Exxon gas station?

An armed robber entered the station, held two employees at gunpoint, and stole more than $2,000 from the register during a shift change.

When did the robbery occur?

The robbery occurred in early May, as reported by Miami-Dade police.

How did the suspect manage to enter the gas station?

The suspect entered the gas station through an open door that was propped open with a rock, which allowed him to make his getaway.

What did the employees do when the suspect pointed the gun at them?

The employees complied with the suspect's demands, fearing for their safety. One employee mentioned that they gave the robber the money because they saw the gun.

What was the suspect wearing during the robbery?

The suspect was wearing a hoodie, gloves, and was covered to conceal his identity.

How long was the suspect inside the store?

The suspect was inside the store for approximately 15 seconds during the robbery.

What precaution do the employees now take after the robbery?

The employees now ensure the door is locked during shift changes to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

How did the suspect manage to escape the scene?

The suspect used the rock to prop open the door, which allowed him to leave the store without being stopped.

Has the suspect been caught by the police yet?

No, as of the latest report, the police have not been able to locate the suspect, and they are asking the public for help in identifying him.

What happened to the previous suspect, Santos Couture, mentioned in the report?

Santos Couture tried to steal beer from a nearby store in April but was caught when he got locked inside, later leading to his arrest.