Cops release photos of 7-Eleven robbery suspect

Manatee The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance photos of a masked gunman detectives say robbed a 7-Eleven store in Bradenton early Friday.

About 1:54 a.m., the suspect, armed with a black handgun, walked into the store at 3515 53rd Ave. W., and demanded money from two employees. They complied and then the suspect ran from the store, according to a news release.

No one was injured in the robbery.

The suspect was described as standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing bleached blue jeans, a blue jean jacket and a black bandana, according to the sheriff’s office.

This story was originally published June 16, 2017 at 8:06 AM with the headline "Cops release photos of 7-Eleven robbery suspect."