Dwaine Anthony Sharpe, Jr., a 17-year-old from Winter Haven, has been charged with armed robbery following a violent incident during a Facebook Marketplace exchange in Wesley Chapel. The encounter escalated on May 6 when Sharpe allegedly stole a programming device from the victim, a locksmith, while he was distracted, leading to a foot chase through nearby yards.
Investigators later discovered a stolen Ruger 9mm pistol and a magazine in the vicinity of the incident, raising serious concerns about firearms in the area. Footage captured by security cameras helped identify Sharpe, who was picked up by his mother shortly after the robbery, showcasing a complex network of circumstances that followed the crime. Sharpe now faces multiple charges related to the incident, including robbery with a firearm and violations of probation from previous cases.
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