LAKE COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – On Saturday, Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) arrested a man who they say robbed a gas station clerk at knifepoint.
Deputies say the robbery took place at a Circle K on 23932 Sorrento Ave. in Sorrento.
According to LCSO, the robber walked into the Circle K wearing a mask, pointed a knife at the clerk, then stole a few cigarette packs. Deputies say the robber then exited through the back of the store on foot.
Detectives soon identified the man as 31-year-old Jose Avila Flores. An arrest warrant was issued for Flores the same day of the incident.
Deputies located Flores on Sunday and transported him to the Lake County jail.