Winter Haven Police have identified and obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man wanted for beating and robbing an 80-year-old clothing store clerk.

Perry L. Chance, 53, of Lake Wales, is sought on charges of burglary with battery, robbery, false imprisonment and conveyance burglary.

Police say multiple tips identified Chance as the person seen in the video from the attack

Police say Chance has family in the St. Petersburg area and was last seen near 66th St. and 54 St. N. Friday afternoon wearing khaki colored pants and a white shirt.

Police believe Chance is the man who entered Elonka's Fashions this week, beating, gagging and robbing the elderly clerk. Officers said he also stole her car, a 2009 white Chevrolet Impala, FL tag #E57 8ZM, which has not yet been recovered.

The victim's condition has improved, but remains in the hospital in serious condition.

Chance was most recently arrested by the Winter Haven Police Department in November, 2013 for burglary. He was released from the Polk County Jail on May 29, 2014.

Anyone who sees Chance is warned to not approach him, but call local law enforcement immediately. Chance is considered extremely dangerous.