GTE Financial Robbery Suspects

16-001 Detectives Seek Public’s Help To Identify Suspects In Seminole Attempted Armed Bank Robbery Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Suspect #1 is described as a white male, about 6 feet tall with a stocky build. This suspect was last seen wearing gray pants or jeans, a black long-sleeved shirt, white gloves, and his head and face were covered. He was armed with a silver semi-automatic handgun. Suspect #2 is described as a white male, about 5’8” tall to 5’10” inches tall with a medium build. He was last seen wearing gray pants or jeans, a gray/black shirt, black gloves, and his head and face were covered. What: Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are seeking the public’s assistance to identify two suspects in an attempted armed robbery at GTE Financial. When: The crime occurred at about 5:38 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2015. Where: The crime occurred at GTE Financial located at 7691 Starkey Road in Seminole. Why/How: According to investigators the two suspects entered the bank. Suspect #2 remained by the door, while suspect #1 walked to the automated teller machine. Investigators say when the suspect reached the teller machine he said “let’s get out of here,” and both suspects walked out of the bank and fled the area. Detectives say that since December 15, 2015 there have been three additional robberies that appear to have been committed by the same suspects: -On December 15, 2015 a robbery occurred at the Quick Food Store located at 7539 46th Avenue North in unincorporated St. Petersburg. (For further details and additional photos regarding this case see release #15-294) -On December 17, 2015 a robbery occurred at the Regions Bank located at 9701 Starkey Road in Largo. (For further details and additional photos regarding this case see release #15-290) -On December 28, 2015 a robbery occurred at the Citgo Gas Station located at 6915 Ulmerton Road in Largo. (For further details on this case, please contact Largo Police Department.) Anyone with information that may assist investigators in this case is asked to contact Detective J. Creaser or Detective B. McDowell of the Robbery/Homicide Unit at (727) 582-6200; or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org. Surveillance video of the GTE Financial attempted armed robbery can be viewed on our YouTube page at https://youtu.be/2QZD6QR4oY8