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Suspect in Floral City armed robbery arrested after chase with deputies: CCSO
The Brief
A man is facing multiple charges after an armed robbery at a Citrus County liquor store Thursday afternoon.
The suspect identified in the armed robbery was also involved in a chase with deputies involving a stolen car.
He's now facing 10 charges after the incident.
FLORAL CITY, Fla. - A man is facing multiple charges after an armed robbery at a Citrus County liquor store Thursday afternoon, according to deputies.
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office said Trevor Kilpatrick, 33, was identified as the suspect involved in the armed robbery after a chase involving a stolen car.
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The backstory
Deputies responded to an armed robbery after receiving reports that a masked suspect was inside the Liquor Plus Store in Floral City, wearing a hoodie and brandishing a weapon while demanding money and cigarettes. According to officials, Kilpatrick ran off across US 41 into the woods nearby after the robbery.
Dig deeper
Minutes later, though, a K9 deputy patrolling nearby saw a vehicle that was reported stolen earlier this week, CCSO said. When deputies tried conducting a traffic stop, the vehicle sped off, leading them on a chase down East Trails End Road.
Investigators said the suspect eventually lost control of the vehicle, causing it to "leave the roadway." That's when authorities said Kilpatrick ran off into the woods.
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The K9 deputy caught up with the suspect after that, and ended up using his taser after he physically resisted the deputy.
After Kilpatrick's arrest, deputies said they discovered that he was the same suspect involved in the armed robbery. They said they found evidence in the vehicle, which included the stolen money, cigarettes and clothing that matched the robber's description.
What's next
Kilpatrick is now facing a slew of charges, including:
Robbery with a firearm
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Grand theft of a firearm
Grand theft of a motor vehicle
Grand theft
Resisting a law enforcement officer with violence
Fleeing and eluding
Burglary of a dwelling
Driving with a suspended or revoked license
Petit theft
He's being held at the Citrus County Detention Center without bond.
The Source
The information in this story was released by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
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