Teenage boy robs store at gunpoint for e-cigarettes


A young boy entered a store and threatened the staff with a gun, asking for e-cigarettes before running away. He was last seen heading towards a nearby bar.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
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Transcript:
We announced to 24901 San Hill Boulevard. 24901 San Hill Boulevard at Deep Creek Commons. Caller is advising. A kid came in and pulled a gun, pointed it at the caller, and said to give him e-cigarettes. Subject was (name withheld), approximately 14 years old. Went towards Beef 'O' Brady's, wearing a black shirt and jeans. It was a short black gun. Time to lay us three minutes ago. Subject did leave on foot. Units who are out to the disturbance. The subject left on foot is currently sitting at the tiki bar. Y6, Y14. Central 303 is that Beef 'O' Brady's tiki bar?
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Location mentioned:
Near Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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