Two Venezuelan men robbed a Lex Express outlet near the University of the West Indies on Tuesday evening, May 12, 2026 at approximately 5:56 p.m. One of the suspects brandished a firearm while the men demanded cash and valuables from the business. Employees were left shaken by the armed robbery. Police responded to the scene and began investigations; the two Venezuelan suspects fled and remain at large.
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This is the 2nd robbery reported in St Augustine in 2026.
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Community Standing: Stable — St Augustine
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