Tampa Area Gaming Store Targeted by Gunpoint Robbers Twice in Two Weeks
Tampa Area Gaming Store Robberies
A Tampa gaming store was robbed of gaming consoles twice in a two-week period. Employees at 'R U Game?', located in the University Collections shopping plaza off Fowler Ave., are confident the same suspect is linked to both incidents. “It’s unfortunate that someone is going to target a small mom-and-pop store,” Owner Shane Butcher said.
Security Measures
Butcher noted that gaming consoles at the shop are kept behind the counter for security reasons. “Normally we just have it on the back counter to prevent this type of thing,” he explained, talking about how giving easy access can lead to theft.
Details of the Incident
- On Wednesday, Sept. 4, an employee was caught off guard.
- A suspect entered looking like a customer.
- Brandishing a weapon, he demanded a PlayStation 4, valued at approximately $200.
Owner Butcher expressed his dismay over the safety in the community, calling for heightened awareness and vigilance among local businesses.
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