VSO reports armed robbery at Ormond-by-the-Sea gas station convenience store

VSO reports the suspect entered the store while brandishing a handgun, and demanded money from the clerk on duty.

By Jarleene Almenas
| 10:30 a.m. December 20, 2022

VSO describes the suspect as a white man wearing dark clothing, gloves and a bandana over his face. Courtesy of VSO

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A gas station store in Ormond-by-the-Sea was robbed by a masked suspect around 9:47 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives are investigating the armed robbery incident, which occurred at the Speedy-Mart at the Chevron gas station at 1716 Ocean Shore Blvd. VSO reports the suspect entered the store while brandishing a handgun, and demanded money from the clerk on duty. The clerk complied, and the suspect left.

VSO describes the suspect as a white man wearing dark clothing, gloves and a bandana over his face. This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact VSO at 386-323-0151 or email Detective McIntosh at [email protected]. People may also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS or the P3 Tips app. Crime Stoppers tips could be eligible for a cash reward, according to VSO.