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Lottery Winner Now Robbery Suspect
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A man who won a lottery prize is now considered a thief by police officers in Daytona Beach. Investigators say the lottery winner just couldn't get his cash fast enough.

The clerk gave the robber a nickel when the robber asked for a coin so he can scratch the lottery ticket, according to officials. A clerk at a convenience store says when she opened her cash drawer to pay out the man's winning ticket, he helped himself by grabbing more money.

"When the clerk got ready to cash him out, she opened the cash drawer, he struggled with her and he reached in and grabbed less than 50 dollars and ran out of the store," said Daytona Beach Police spokesman Jimmie Flynt.

Surveillance video from inside the store captured the incident. A fairly clear shot of the man's face was released. Detectives hope the public will help find the man.

The robber is described as a white man in his 40s with a stocky build and reddish blond hair. He was last seen wearing a Columbia white fishing-type shirt with a University of Miami logo, a gold watch, blue jeans and dark shoes.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Sgt. Mark Eisner 386-671-5203.

Daytona Beach Police Department

Report: 20120018229
Address: 2501 West International Speedway Blvd
Date: October 1, 2012 3:50 PM

On 10/01/12, at approximately 15:50 hours, a Strong Armed Robbery occurred to the Sunoco at 2501 W Intl. Speedway Blvd. The suspect was cashing in a lottery ticket, and as the clerk opened the cash drawer, the suspect leaned over the counter and struggled with the clerk for cash from the register. The suspect took an undetermined amount of cash and then ran from the business in a southeast direction.

Suspect is a white male, in his 40's, reddish blonde hair, stocky build, clean cut, no facial hair. The suspect was last seen wearing white fishing type shirt with University of Miami logo on it, gold watch, jeans, dark shoes.

If you can identify the suspect or have any information related to this crime please contact Det. Vahey at (386) 671-5214 or email Vaheyc@dbpd.us

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