Pasco County deputies search for criminal suspect in New Port Richey
Courtesy: Pasco County Sheriff's Office
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify a suspect involved in an active criminal investigation.
According to deputies, the individual was last seen around 9:05 a.m. Saturday morning in the 5400 block of State Road 54 in New Port Richey.
Deputies say preliminary information indicates the man entered a business and demanded money from the register. The suspect fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival.
No injuries were reported, and it appears to be an isolated incident, according to PCSO.
The individual is described as a Black man, approximately 6’2", weighing around 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants, traveling away from the area on foot.
What we don't know:
The sheriff's office has not confirmed what business the suspect entered.
What's next:
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information on the case or who knows the identity of the individual to submit a tip to the sheriff’s office tip line at +1 (800)-706-2488.
The Source: This article was written using information from the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.