Robber holds up AutoZone in Lauderdale Lakes

Robbery reported March 5

LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – A robber held up an AutoZone store earlier this month in Lauderdale Lakes, authorities said.

The robbery was reported just before 11 a.m. March 5 at the AutoZone at 3351 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

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Broward Sheriff's Office deputies said the man walked behind the sales counter and ordered an employee to open the cash drawer.

Deputies said the robber demanded that a second and third register be opened before he fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The thief attempted to hide his identity with a black baseball cap and a white T-shirt over his face, authorities said.

Anyone with information about his identity is asked to call Detective Mark Copley at 954-321-4738 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. A reward of up to $3,000 is offered for information that leads to an arrest.


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