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Cash, THC carts stolen in Okaloosa knifepoint robbery

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A convenience store employee at a store near Fort Walton Beach was reportedly robbed at knifepoint last week.

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According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), a man held a knife to a store clerk’s stomach during an armed robbery on Tuesday morning at a convenience store at 656 Beal Parkway.

The clerk was not injured.

According to the OCSO, the clerk said two young Hispanic males entered the 24/7 Quickmart around 5:30 a.m. and walked behind the counter with a knife.

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The pair allegedly took cash and a change jar, along with THC cartridges.

One suspect was described as wearing a short-sleeve shirt with cats and hats on it, two silver chains, black pants, and black Vans-style shoes.

The second suspect was said to be wearing light or grey-colored jeans, a black t-shirt, and a camo-style button-up. He also wore a black hat that said “nah homie” in cursive.

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They reportedly left the store and headed north on Beal Parkway. A search with an OCSO K9 was conducted, but the suspects were not located.

Anyone with information on the armed robbery is asked to contact the OCSO at 850-651-7400.

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