Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A suspect is still at large following an armed robbery at Zaxby’s on Main Street last night despite assistance from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) and Alachua Police Department (APD) K-9 teams during the search.

At about 9:10 p.m. last night, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to a call about an armed robbery and shooting at the Zaxby’s at 1 NW 10th Avenue. The victims and witnesses told officers that a suspect entered the restaurant and pointed a handgun at multiple employees, then fired at the employees before taking money and fleeing.

An ASO K-9 team responded to track the suspect; during the track, the Combined Communications Center received a call about a person walking around carrying a handgun. The ASO K-9 team went to the area indicated by the caller and located the suspect, who reportedly fired at deputies after being given verbal commands to stop; the suspect then fled. An APD K-9 team responded and joined the effort to track the suspect.

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Fortunately, nobody was injured in the incident.

As of this writing, the suspect has not been located. The suspect was last seen wearing black pants and a black hoodie, along with a black and white face covering.

Any member of the community with information regarding this incident is asked to please call 352-955-1818, remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers at 352-372-7867, or submit a tip online at www.stopcrime.tv.

In a media release, GPD thanked ASO and APD for their quick response and assistance.