June 19, 2011
Gary Davidson
Public Information Officer

DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE ROBBERY AT KANGAROO EXPRESS IN DELAND

Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a lone gunman who robbed a Kangaroo Express early Sunday morning near DeLand. No shots were fired and no one was injured during the hold-up, which occurred at approximately 2 a.m. at the Kangaroo Express at 2123 E. International Speedway Blvd.

The store clerk, a 35-year-old man, told deputies that the suspect displayed a handgun as he entered the store and ordered the worker to open the cash register. The clerk complied and the robber then reached into the register and swiped an undisclosed amount of money before running out of the store and around the west side of the business. Deputies rushed to the scene, arriving less than five minutes after the robbery was called in. Patrol and K-9 units along with a Sheriff’s Office helicopter mounted a search for the robber. DeLand Police also assisted in the search, but the suspect wasn’t located. He was last seen running along Kepler Road, although deputies believe he most likely had a get-away car stashed near the scene.

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The suspect was described as a white man with a skinny build and dark, scruffy facial hair who appeared to be in his late 20s. He was wearing blue jeans, a red hooded sweatshirt, black athletic shoes and black sunglasses. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (386) 943-7866 or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida, toll-free, at (888) 277-TIPS. Callers to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and can qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.