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Man robbing CVS had odd list of demands — including all the Viagra, Florida cops say

An Orlando robbery suspect handed his intended victims a lengthy note that included threats, detailed instructions, and a laundry list of demands, authorities say.
An Orlando robbery suspect handed his intended victims a lengthy note that included threats, detailed instructions, and a laundry list of demands, authorities say. Orlando Police Department photo

In a case of too much information, an Orlando robbery suspect handed his intended victims a note that was a page long and included threats, detailed instructions and a laundry list of drugs, authorities say.

Among the demands on Oct. 20 was every bottle of Viagra in the CVS drugstore on Curry Ford Road, the Orlando Police Department said in a news release.

“Pharmacy employees say the suspect handed them a note indicating he had a gun and would shoot them if he was not provided the pills listed,” police said.

The suspect was arrested after a foot chase and police recovered nearly 30 bottles of medication, officials said.
The suspect was arrested after a foot chase and police recovered nearly 30 bottles of medication, officials said. Orlando Police Department photo

“Officers arrived on the scene as the suspect ... was walking out of the store. After a short foot pursuit, (he) was apprehended and was still holding the stolen narcotics and his written note.”

Investigators described the robbery note as “detailing a long list of very specific demands,” with six types of drugs listed (including their milligram sizes) and instructions that included: “When finished, place note in bag and lay down or I will shoot you.”

The 23-year-old suspect traveled “to Orlando from Jacksonville to carry out the plan” and has been linked to a similar robbery in Central Florida, police said.

He faces charges of robbery, drug trafficking and drug possession, officials said.

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This story was originally published October 23, 2023 at 3:13 PM with the headline "Man robbing CVS had odd list of demands — including all the Viagra, Florida cops say."

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Mark Price
The Charlotte Observer
Mark Price is a state reporter for The Charlotte Observer and McClatchy News outlets in North Carolina. He joined the network of newspapers in 1991 at The Charlotte Observer, covering beats including schools, crime, immigration, LGBTQ issues, homelessness and nonprofits. He graduated from the University of Memphis with majors in journalism and art history, and a minor in geology. 
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