Detectives have released photographs of three of the four suspects taken from video surveillance cameras inside Rodeo Azteca, 4017 23rd Ave. S.W.
Four men robbed the store around 3:20 p.m. on July 6. At least one of the suspects had a gun. All of the robbers were wearing western-style clothing and cowboy hats.
Detectives said the four suspects entered the store at staggered times and then in unison robbed the two employees who were inside the store. The employees were not harmed.
The suspects made off with clothing, accessories and an undisclosed amount of cash.
The items were loaded into a white pickup with an extended cab and/or a late model green Ford Excursion, detectives said.
Detectives said some of the suspects may be involved in the rodeo circuit.
Witnesses described the men as Hispanic.
Detectives gave the following descriptions of the robbers:
* Suspect 1: white shirt, jeans and black cowboy hat
* Suspect 2: black shirt, jeans and black cowboy hat
* Suspect 3: dark T-shirt with a truck design on the back, light pants and mask
* Suspect 4: tan shirt and light pants
Anyone with information is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 252-9300, or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).
