Submitted by Staff

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Authorities in Gainesville are seeking assistance from the community to identify a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred on January 16 along the 300 block of NW 19th Street.

The individual in question is described as a young black male, estimated to be between 16 and 18 years old, with a height of around 5’6″. At the time of the incident, he was dressed in a dark green jacket layered over a gray hoodie, and carried a black backpack. He completed the outfit with black and white athletic shoes.

To view the footage released by the Gainesville Police Department, click here.

If you have any information about this individual or the incident, please reach out to Detective Cpl. Amanda Prince at 352-393-7618 or via email at princear@cityofgainesville.org. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, contact Alachua County Crime Stoppers Inc at 352-372-STOP(7867). You can also use the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app or visit their website. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Your identity will remain confidential; simply provide the details you have, and if it leads to an arrest, you will receive a reward!