Theft of $20,000 in Lottery Tickets from Englewood Gas Station

On the night of September 22, a theft occurred at the 7-Eleven gas station located at 200 S. McCall Road in Englewood, Florida. A man entered the store, approached the counter, and demanded lottery tickets from the clerk. The suspect then fled the scene with approximately $20,000 worth of lottery tickets.

The suspect, identified as a 31-year-old man from Bradenton, was apprehended by police shortly after the incident. The arrest took place at a nearby location, where the suspect was found with the stolen lottery tickets. The man was taken into custody without any reported injuries to either the suspect or the clerk. The police have not disclosed the exact method of apprehension but have confirmed the recovery of the stolen items.

Englewood Police Department is appealing to the public for any additional information that could aid in further investigations. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact the Englewood Police Department at (941) 861-4028. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.