Lake County deputies search for suspect in Walgreens armed robbery

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County deputies are looking for a suspect connected to an armed robbery at a Clermont pharmacy.

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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said a man went into a Walgreens with a handgun shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The suspect left the store before deputies arrived.

Deputies said they learned he had pulled out the gun in the pharmacy section and taken prescription pills from the pharmacist.

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No one was hurt in the robbery.

Investigators said the suspect was a white man with balding red hair and a beard, with tattoos on at least one arm.

He was also wearing a gray shirt and black shorts.

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Anyone who has information about the suspect can call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip through Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

Tips are eligible for a cash reward.

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