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Boca Raton Police are investigating an incident where two men were robbed at gunpoint outside closed business

On Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at about 10:50 p.m., Boca Raton Police officers responded to a report of a robbery that happened in front of 2300 North Dixie Highway. The two victims told officers they live in the area and after running an errand at the FedEx on North Federal Highway, they walked to 2300 N. Dixie Highway. The victims were talking while sitting on a bench in front of the closed business. After about 15 minutes, they heard footsteps and saw two males walking from the south side of the building. The two suspects pointed silver handguns at the victims and one said, “Give me everything or else!” The victims gave the suspects their wallets and a suspect grabbed one victim’s phone, which was attached to the waistband of his pants. The suspects ran east on NE 23rd Street. The victims were not injured. The suspects are described as black males, early to mid 20’s, 5’5” to 6’ tall; one suspect was thin, the second suspect was described as stocky. Both suspects had very short hair and were wearing baggy pants and dark hoodies.

Suspects:

#1 Black male                       #2 Black male
Early to mid 20’s                   Early to mid 20’s
5’5” to 6’ tall, thin build        5’5” to 6’ tall, stocky build
Very short hair                      Very short hair
Baggy pants, dark hoodie      Baggy pants, dark hoodie
Armed with silver handgun   Armed with silver handgun

 

If anyone has information about this crime, they are asked to call Detective Cruz at (561) 338-1320 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

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