Man Wanted in Crime Spree a Suspect in Destin Armed Robbery

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Feb 04 2016 5:45 PM

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year old Blake Fitzgerald, a Missouri man wanted by authorities in connection with robberies, carjackings, and kidnappings in several other states, is also a suspect in Wednesday’s armed robbery of the Alvin Island’s store in Destin. The business at 1000 U.S. Highway 98 was robbed at gunpoint shortly after noon. The man was accompanied by a white female who left the store just prior to the holdup.

The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Fitzgerald and his girlfriend, 31-year old Brittany Harper, in connection to charges in Alabama and Georgia. Anyone with information on their whereabouts should call their local law enforcement agency immediately or 1- 800-336-010. Fitzgerald and Harper are considered armed and dangerous and should not be confronted by anyone but law enforcement.

In Okaloosa County information, along with the OCSO at 850-651-7400, you can also contact Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS, emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or text ‘TIP214 plus your message” to CRIMES (274537).

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