Sarasota Police are investigating an armed robbery near the 1500 block of Main Street, Sarasota.

The incident was reported shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023.

A victim, a 19-year-old Sarasota man, told officers he was punched in the face by a man armed with a gun. The victim said the man demanded money, stole his phone, and fled the scene.

Officers were able to locate and arrest the following suspects:

• Bryan Lopez, 27, Sarasota, is charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm
• Alexis Saavedra, 23, Sarasota, is charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm
• Ayleen De La Cruz, 23, Sarasota, is charged with three counts of Armed Robbery with a Firearm

This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division at 941-263-6070 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com   

Booking photos can be found on the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office website at https://www.sarasotasheriff.org/arrest-reports/index.php

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