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Man robbed at gunpoint outside Bradenton bar

BRADENTON -- A man told police he was robbed at gunpoint outside the Gator Lounge early Thursday, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

The victim flagged down an officer at 12:38 a.m. and told officers he had been robbed at gunpoint behind the Gator Lounge, 1814 14th St. W., according to a report.

He told officers a man had brandished a firearm and demanded his wallet about 10 to 15 minutes earlier. He was not injured.

No description of the robber was provided.

This story was originally published October 1, 2015 at 10:38 AM with the headline "Man robbed at gunpoint outside Bradenton bar ."

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