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Man wanted for stealing items from Dollar General, threatening employee with gun

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information from the public that could help identify a male suspect who allegedly stole items from a local Dollar General store and threatened an employee with a firearm.

On Thursday, January 26, at around 11 a.m., the male suspect (pictured below) entered the Dollar General located in the 9700 block of SE Maricamp Road in Ocala. Once inside the store, he allegedly stole two items, according to MCSO.

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The male suspect entering the Dollar General store shortly before 11 a.m. on January 26, 2023
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The male suspect inside the Dollar General store on January 26, 2023
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Another photo of the male suspect inside the Dollar General store on January 26, 2023

As the suspect exited the store, a store employee noticed that he was leaving with the unpaid merchandise. The employee addressed the suspect who proceeded to threaten the employee with a handgun, according to the sheriff’s office.

The employee retreated inside the store and the suspect left the area in a gray pickup truck.

If you have any information about the male suspect’s identity, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office asks that you call 352-732-9111. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867) and reference 23-07 in your tip.