Sarasota:  Man arrested after he tried to rob a business at gun point

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

 

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10:47 PM, an armed robbery occurred at Walgreens1225 S. Tamiami Trail. The suspect, identified as James Cook (W/M, DOB: 07/10/84), entered the business armed with a handgun, demanding money. Cook held employees and a customer at gunpoint before stealing cash and prescription pills from the pharmacy.

 

Thanks to the relentless efforts of detectives and multiple partner agencies—including North Port PD, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, Homeless Outreach Team, Real-Time Operations Center, and the Community Action Team—Cook was located and arrested without incident at approximately 1:00 PM on March 7, 2025.

 

This swift arrest was made possible through the dedication and teamwork of all involved. James Cook has been taken into custody and will be held accountable for his actions.

 

We appreciate the hard work of our law enforcement partners and the community’s support in keeping our neighborhoods safe.