GPD asks public for help in identifying robbery suspect

Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the suspect in a January 16 robbery in the 300 block of NW 19th Street.

The suspect is a black male, approximately 16-18 years old and about 5’6″ tall. He was wearing a dark green jacket over a gray hoodie and was carrying a black backpack and wearing black and white athletic shoes.

Click here to watch the video posted by GPD.

If you recognize this person or have any information, please contact Detective Cpl. Amanda Prince at 352-393-7618 or princear@cityofgainesville.org. You can also remain anonymous by contacting Alachua County Crime Stoppers Inc at 352-372-STOP(7867), downloading the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app, or visiting https://www.stopcrime.tv/. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1000 if the information you provide results in an arrest. You don’t have to give your name… just call in with what you know. If an arrest is made, you get paid!