ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Investigators have released new images and upped a reward in hopes of finding an Orange County crime-spree suspect on the run for more than two weeks.
- New images released of Orange County crime-spree suspect
- Reward for information also increased to $5,000
- Investigators hope someone recognizes his bracelet
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Winter Garden and Orlando police departments are looking for the man in a joint effort.
New surveillance images of the suspect were released Monday. The Sheriff’s Office said earlier in April, the man pulled out a gun and demanded money at a Walgreens.
“He is armed and dangerous. We believe he’s robbed other locations in Central Florida,” Sheriff's Office spokesman Jeff Williamson said.
Thanks to a donation from the Florida Sheriff’s Office Association, the reward was bumped to $5,000 to find the man.
“Everyone is trying to do everything they can to get this individual off the streets,” Williamson said.
Orlando Police and Winter Garden Police think the same man is linked to other crimes in their jurisdictions as well.
Officers released a picture of a bracelet the man wore, hoping someone will recognize it.
The crime spree started just more than two weeks ago when authorities say the man robbed a Dunkin' Donuts, shot someone at a bank and carjacked a woman, stealing her Mitsubishi Outlander and setting it on fire.
Eric Jones lives in the neighborhood where the incident happened.
“It’s kind of hard to believe he is still out and around,” Jones said.
Jones said he saw the Outlander on fire and is concerned for his family.
If you have any information in the case, you're asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS. You can remain anonymous.