Suspect in Floral City armed robbery arrested after chase with deputies: CCSO

FLORAL CITY, Fla. - A man is facing multiple charges after an armed robbery at a Citrus County liquor store Thursday afternoon, according to deputies.

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office said Trevor Kilpatrick, 33, was identified as the suspect involved in the armed robbery after a chase involving a stolen car.

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The backstory:

Deputies responded to an armed robbery after receiving reports that a masked suspect was inside the Liquor Plus Store in Floral City, wearing a hoodie and brandishing a weapon while demanding money and cigarettes.

Courtesy: Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

According to officials, Kilpatrick ran off across US 41 into the woods nearby after the robbery.

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Minutes later, though, a K9 deputy patrolling nearby saw a vehicle that was reported stolen earlier this week, CCSO said. When deputies tried conducting a traffic stop, the vehicle sped off, leading them on a chase down East Trails End Road.

Booking photo of Trevor Kilpatrick. Courtesy: Citrus County Detention Center.

Investigators said the suspect eventually lost control of the vehicle, causing it to "leave the roadway." That's when authorities said Kilpatrick ran off into the woods.

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The K9 deputy caught up with the suspect after that, and ended up using his taser after he physically resisted the deputy.

After Kilpatrick's arrest, deputies said they discovered that he was the same suspect involved in the armed robbery. They said they found evidence in the vehicle, which included the stolen money, cigarettes and clothing that matched the robber's description.

What's next:

Kilpatrick is now facing a slew of charges, including: