http://www.pcsoweb.com/news-release/13-248-detectives-seek-publics-help-to-identify-lealman-armed-robbery-and-armed-carjacking-suspects/ Who: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Investigative Operations Bureau - Robbery/Homicide Unit What: Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are seeking the public's assistance in locating an armed robbery and armed carjacking suspect(s) who attempted to steal a purse and money from one victim and stole a vehicle from a second victim in the Lealman area. When: The armed robbery occurred on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at approximately 6:30 p.m. The armed carjacking occurred on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at approximately 8:30 p.m. Where: The armed robbery occurred in the area of 38th Street North and 46th Avenue North. The armed carjacking occurred in the parking lot of the Oley's Food Mart located at 3891 46th Avenue North in St. Petersburg. Why/How: Pinellas County detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating an armed robbery and armed carjacking suspect(s) who attempted to steal a purse and money from one victim and stole a vehicle from a second victim in the Lealman area. According to detectives on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at approximately 6:30 p.m. the first victim was walking in the area of 38th Street North and 46th Avenue North when the suspect approached her from behind. The suspect began to yell at the victim, demanded money, and implied he had a gun. The victim began to open her cell phone and the suspect fled on foot towards 29th Street North. Two hours later, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the second victim was exiting the Oley's Food Mart located at 3891 46th Avenue North in St. Petersburg. The victim was entering her vehicle when the suspect approached her car. The suspect began to yell at the victim then swung his arm back, striking the victim in the face with what appeared to be a handgun. The victim exited the vehicle and the suspect entered the driver's seat and began driving westbound at 46th Avenue North. The vehicle is described at a 4-door Kia Rio, silver in color with a Texas license plate that reads BJG5000. The suspect in the first incident is described as a black male, approximately 15 to 18-years-old, 5'05" or taller, thin build, wearing a white tank top, dark colored pants and a brimmed hat worn backwards. The suspect in the second incident is described as a black male, approximately 20 to 23-years-old, 5'10", medium build, wearing a white tank top and possibly a brimmed hat. Due to the similarities of each suspect description and the time frame of each occurrence, detectives believe the suspect in both incidents may be one in the same. The investigation continues. Anyone with information on these robberies is asked to contact Detective J. Loftus 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.