INVERNESS, Fla. – Four Inverness teenagers were taken into custody Sunday afternoon, just hours after an armed robbery at a local gas station, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 2:00 p.m. to the Citgo station at 79 N. Florida Avenue following reports that two suspects had entered the store armed with a firearm.
Investigators say Joshua Robertson, 19, and three other juveniles, ages 17 and 18, were arrested and charged in connection with the robbery. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office did not release the names of the other suspects. The incident occurred on Sunday, and the suspects were apprehended later that afternoon. The Citgo station where the robbery occurred is located in the heart of Inverness, a city in Citrus County, Florida.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, with assistance from other local law enforcement agencies. The case is ongoing, and more details may be released as they become available. The arrested suspects are being held at the Citrus County Detention Center.
The community is grateful for the swift response of law enforcement and the safe resolution of the incident. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about the robbery or other crimes to come forward and report it to the authorities.
Originally reported by R News
Sources: R News
