Comments on: Cantonment Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint (Updated With Surveillance Images)

By: Evidence

Evidence — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:43:53 +0000

Yeah, yeah we all watch law and order, CSI, 48 hours etc.. We all know why only certain evidence is released to the public. It’s just a matter of time until they try it again or slip up and get caught.

By: La Parka

La Parka — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 23:15:40 +0000

I swear I didn’t do it.

By: CW

CW — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:24:50 +0000

@Laura Hendrix

This happened to me 20 years ago while working night shift at a store in Atmore. It was about the same time, as I was cleaning the deli area I heard the door open, and by the time I could turn around to see who it was, there was a guy standing there wearing a leprechaun mask demanding money. It’s very terrifying seeing something like that when you’re not expecting it.

To add insult to injury I had forgot to make a safe drop and was written up by management because the guy got away with too much money. Needless to say, I quit that job the next day. Turned out the guy who robbed me was a crackhead and was needing money for his next fix.

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 23:35:26 +0000

@Laura Hendrix, I’m so glad you are okay. I always worried about my daughter when she worked there. You did exactly the right thing. Money can be replaced. There’s only one of you.

By: AC

AC — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 20:19:03 +0000

The reason law enforcement officials do not give out certain specific information in these type of crimes in well known, and common sensical. This is a way to verify information that may be given later by someone as factual or not. So that if, for example, some low-life in jail decided he wants to set up someone he doesn’t like for the crime and get a sweet deal in the process and claims he knows all about the crime, they can ask him certain questions to verify his info. Such as: what kind of gun was used? If he says a .9mm semi-auto and it was actually a revolver, or he says they got several thousand dollars but it was actually only a hundred dollars; they will know his story is bull. But if he provides details that only the police and the robber knows, then it’s probably legit.

If this information is released to the public, then everyone knows and eliminates this factual test. And, lets face it, there’s no valid reason why anyone outside law enforcement should know these details. What difference does it make what kind of gun was used, or how much money was taken? Or even a detailed physical description? So what if it was a short skinny person? Are you going to report every short skinny person you see? On the other hand, if you see someone walking around in a hoodie, and skeleton ski mask with bright yellow gloves in September in Florida; I would probably say go ahead and report that.

By: Howie

Howie — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:13:14 +0000

Thank you store clerk for that description. I pass through that area daily and will certainly be on the look out for some dude short and skinny. Could be one of
the useless criminals living south of the store in the apartments.

By: Laura Hendricks

Laura Hendricks — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:04:56 +0000

It was 3:15am , I just made coffee and was going behind the register .. I was very tired working 9pm-4am everyday it was catching up with me… all I remember is seeing the door open , as a masked man come in quickly..he was about 5″5 and thin , all I could see was his eyelids when he told me to “empty it out ” I began to do so immedienty .. it happened very quick. I don’t remember much

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:59:04 +0000

People stop freaking out thinking that ECSD isn’t investigating this! They may not have to give a description because they may already have an idea as to who the perp was! There could be a ton of different reasons why more info haven’t been released. There is a lot that goes on behide the scenes of an investigation that the public doesn’t know, nor do they need to. Calm your nerves folks. Have a little faith in your LEO’s.

By: Mike J.

Mike J. — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:10:14 +0000

I was robbed at gunpoint as a clerk at a Cantonment store 25 years ago. I worked for Nugget Oil at Ensley and Cantonment. That convenience store was the worst job I’ve ever had and not only because of the robbery. I delivered pizzas, worked at older full-serve gas stations, and was in the Navy on aircraft carriers, but I will never go back to working at a convenience store.

These “people” who rob stores don’t seem to understand that the employee is required to drop extra money over $35 into the safe that cannot be opened by the clerk. This is a Florida law that was passed to protect the clerks so that the criminals would know they only get $35 and it’s not worth it. If they can’t understand that, then it’s no wonder they can’t hold a real job.

I don’t give convenience store clerks a hard time like I see some people do. I know what it’s like to be on the other side of the counter.

By: Chris in Molino

Chris in Molino — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:06:59 +0000

@Exhausted—- Inside job ? You’re kidding right ? This wasn’t a bank or similar target. We’re talking less money than the clerk probably makes in a week.
Just because ECSO offered no info on the robbers description doesn’t mean their not on top of it.
If anyone wants to blame something, blame the drug epidemic. Deal harshly with even the most low level dope seller.
Sad to see this type of thing moving further north. Be prepared folks. This country is definitely not getting better.