Hernando Deputies Looking For Dollar General Thief

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a Dollar General store in Brooksville.

According to the HCSO, the suspect entered the Dollar General at 12983 Cortez Boulevard at 6:42 p.m. and took an item, went to the counter, placed the item on the counter and threatened the clerk with a knife.

He stole some money and fled from the store in a northwest direction.

Police describe him as a white male in his mid 20’s with a light colored hoodie, long blue jeans and black flip flops.

A K-9 team was called to the scene but was unable to locate the suspect.

Anyone having information that could lead to the identity or location of the individual involved in this crime is asked to call Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477).