Man suspected of 2 armed robberies caught on video | News

Tampa, Florida -- Detectives are searching for a man suspected of committing two armed robberies in Tampa. They are also searching for a man who acted as a lookout during the second robbery.

Tampa Police say the first robbery happened November 12 at 8:30 p.m. The man entered the Ponce De Leon Grocery Store at 3209 22nd Street, took money, shot the store owner and then fled.

In the second robbery (which is shown first in the above video), on November 25 at 7:30 p.m., police say he entered Vince's Grocery at 7215 North Rome Avenue and demanded money at gunpoint, while a second man served as a lookout.

The owner from the first robbery has since been discharged from the hospital.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Tampa Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS for a $1,000 reward. You can also email your tip at www.crimestopperstb.com.