Marion County sheriff’s detectives are seeking information about the thieves pictured above, who are accused of stealing lottery tickets from a Silver Springs minimart and a U-Haul truck.

Marion County sheriff’s detectives are asking for help in identifying thieves who busted into a Silver Springs minimart recently.

Marion County sheriff’s detectives are seeking information about the thieves pictured above, who are accused of stealing lottery tickets from a Silver Springs minimart and a U-Haul truck.

After hitting the Marathon gas station on E Silver Springs Boulevard, the bandits also are accused of stealing a U-Haul truck and driving to Gainesville to collect ill-gotten winnings from stolen lottery tickets.

Anyone with information about the crime or the suspects is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (352) 732-9111. Those wishing to make anonymous tips can call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at (352) 368-STOP (7867). Tips also can be submitted at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.

For Crime Stoppers, please reference 20-03 in your tip. Also, if you use Crime Stoppers and your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for an award of up to $1,000.

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