SANFORD, Fla. – A man was found shot early Wednesday in the parking lot of a Sanford bank after leaving a nearby bar, and police continue to search for the gunman, officials said.
The 34-year-old man, who was shot in the leg, was discovered at the Wells Fargo branch on East First Street at Park Avenue, south of Lake Monroe.
The victim was taken to Central Florida Regional Hospital and is expected to survive, police said.
Sanford police said the man left The Wet Spot bar at 112 Park Ave, just before 2 a.m. As he crossed the street and entered a nearby parking lot, a man approached and pointed a handgun at him while demanding his jewelry, police said.
The victim attempted to push the gunman away and he was shot in the leg, police said.
Witnesses described the gunman as a black man wearing a gray or green baseball hat, a gray long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. He was seen by witnesses in the bar before the robbery was reported, police said.
The victim was transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, and has since been released.
An investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
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