Authorities investigate attempted robbery in Charlotte County

Author: Alec Schreck
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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- Authorities are looking for an armed man who held up a truck driver of a propane tanker at a gas station in Charlotte County.

The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sunoco gas station located on Midway Boulevard and US 41.

Witnesses say the the suspect and the victim wrestled over the gun after the victim handled the burglar his wallet.

Police describe the suspect as a 200 pound male between 5’6″ and 5’11”

No arrests have been made.

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