Report by Staff

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gainesville Police Department is seeking assistance from the community to identify a suspect involved in a robbery that took place on January 16 in the 300 block of NW 19th Street.

The suspect is described as a young Black male, estimated to be between 16 and 18 years old, standing around 5’6″ tall. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a dark green jacket layered over a gray hoodie, carrying a black backpack, and sporting black and white athletic shoes.

For those interested in viewing footage of the suspect, the Gainesville Police Department has posted a video, which can be accessed through their website.

If you have any information regarding the suspect’s identity, please reach out to Detective Corporal Amanda Prince at 352-393-7618 or via email at princear@cityofgainesville.org. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Alachua County Crime Stoppers Inc by calling 352-372-STOP (7867), using the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app, or visiting their website. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Your identity can remain confidential, and if your tip results in an arrest, you will receive a reward.