Man wearing motorcycle helmet robs motel on State Road 16

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a motel on State Road 16 near Interstate 95.

Around 9 p.m., a man wearing a motorcycle helmet entered the Howard Johnson motel, pointing a handgun at the clerk and demanding money.

The suspect fled on foot, SJSO said.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact SJSO dispatch at (904) 824-8304 or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 1-88-277-TIPS.

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