CVS robbery is caught on videotape

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 27, 2007

HOLIDAY

Authorities on Wednesday released video of a man robbing a CVS drugstore on U.S. 19. In the clips, the robber walked into the store, at 3511 U.S. 19, just after noon Dec. 13 and headed for the pharmacy. He wore sunglasses, shorts and a plaid dress shirt. A sheriff's report says he demanded several kinds of drugs from a pharmacist, threatening her with physical harm. The pharmacist complied, giving him a bottle of unspecified pills. He then walked out. The robber is described as a white man, 35 to 40, with straight brown hair, missing teeth, between 5 feet 9 and 5 feet 11, less than 200 pounds. Detectives also believe he is responsible for another strong-arm robbery that occurred at a CVS at 12015 Little Road in Hudson on Nov. 29 at 10:40 a.m. During this robbery, he used the same method, where he handed the pharmacist a note demanding medications and threatening the pharmacist. Anyone with information about either robbery should call Pasco Detective Chris Beaman at (800) 854-2862, ext. 7841. To view the video, visit www.pasco.tampabay.com.

DADE CITY

Kwanzaa festival set for Saturday

Kwanzaa will be celebrated with a festival and business panel discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Naomi Jones Park, 38122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. This free event is sponsored by the African American Heritage Society of East Pasco County. Call (352) 567-0441.

HUDSON

Concert pianist to perform Jan. 13

Concert pianistJustin Kolb will perform Jan. 13 at 2 p.m, at the Hudson Library, 8012 Library Road. Tickets are $3. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. His performance will have wide appeal with interesting commentary, according to a press release. Kolb serves as an executive on the board of directors for the American Liszt Society. For information, call (727) 861-3020.

NEW PORT RICHEY

Library to show 'Victor/Victoria'

The New Port Richey Library and the Richey Suncoast Theatre present the comedy Victor/Victoria on Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. There is no charge. The film stars Julie Andrews and James Garner. Set in 1930s Paris, it's about a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman. The film will be shown at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.

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