Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton resident Denzel Cuevas, 19, June 10 in connection with a robbery with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony in Florida.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office identified Cuevas as a person of interest in a June 10 robbery of a convenience store on Honore Avenue in Sarasota.
The suspect was described by a witness and said to be carrying an AR-15 rifle. He allegedly demanded money from the cashier, then fled the scene.
The SCSO issued a warrant for Cuevas’ arrest in connection to the robbery.
A Holmes Beach police officer found Cuevas driving on the island later the same day and conducted a traffic stop.
Cuevas was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was released June 13.
If charged and convicted, punishment for a first-degree felony includes up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.