Boynton Beach police are investigating the armed robbery of a 43-year-old man Saturday morning in the parking lot of an Advance America at 4782 N. Congress Ave.

The victim told police that a man wearing a black ski mask and dark clothing jumped out of a black and tan Ford Explorer and pushed an object into his chest that was wrapped in a shirt or towel and resembled a gun. The suspect said, “give it up. I know you got it.”
As the suspect tried dragging him into the SUV, the victim reached into his pocket and removed an envelope of cash and his cell phone. The suspect took the cash and phone and fled in the SUV driven by another man.

The suspect is described as a black male, about 175 pounds, about 5-foot-9 with a thin build. The driver of the suspect vehicle is also a black male.

Detectives said there have been two other robberies at Advance America stores in Palm Beach County possibly involving the same vehicle.

(not actual vehicle)

Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Alex Moreno at 561-742-6138,1st Sgt. Paul Sheridan at 561-742-6133 or if you’d like to stay anonymous and be eligible for up to $1,000 REWARD call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477) or text tips to tips@cspbc.com