Armed Robbery at Odessa Pharmacy Leads to Arrest of 68-Year-Old Man

On October 19, 2023, a 68-year-old man attempted to rob a local pharmacy located at 1234 Main Street in Odessa, Texas. The suspect, armed with a knife, entered the pharmacy and demanded prescription drugs. The pharmacy staff complied, and the suspect fled the scene with an estimated $2,000 worth of prescription drugs. There were no reported injuries during the incident.

The Odessa Police Department (OPD) quickly responded to the scene and initiated a search for the suspect. The suspect was apprehended a short distance from the pharmacy. This arrest marks the third attempted robbery of a local pharmacy by the same individual. The suspect was identified as a 68-year-old man from Odessa and was taken into custody without incident. The OPD has not released the suspect's name pending further investigation. The police are appealing to the public for any additional information that could aid in the ongoing investigation.