HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County investigators are searching for a man who they say beat and robbed a man in front of his home on Thursday.
- Man beaten, robbed outside home
- Beating caught on camera
- Investigators searching for suspect
The incident happened around 10 a.m. on November 29 at 6007 Clifton Street West in Tampa.
Officials said the beating was caught on surveillance video.
The video shows a man in an orange vest hitting the victim in the back of the head with a gun. The victim falls to the ground and is then forced inside of his home at gun point.
A short time later the suspect is seen exiting the home carrying stolen jewelry and the victim's wallet. Officials said he fled in either a gray or white sedan, possibly a Toyota or Chrysler.
The suspect is believed to be a Hispanic male between 20-25 years of age. He is 5'10" and weighs 165 lbs. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, camouflage hat, an orange work vest, and khaki pants.
Officials said the victim has some minor bumps and bruises but is otherwise okay.
Officials said the robbery suspect was reportedly letting air out of the victim's car tires and when the victim confronted him, he attacked.
Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the man to call the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200.