MARIANNA, Fla. – Police are looking for a man accused of robbing an elderly person after being given a ride.
Around 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, officers with the Marianna Police Department responded to a robbery report. Investigators say the victim had picked up a man who claimed to be looking for work. The suspect allegedly directed the victim to a secluded area with no nearby homes, then tried to force the victim out of the vehicle.
During the struggle, the suspect reportedly took the victim’s wallet and stole an undisclosed amount of cash before running from the scene.
Detectives have identified the suspect as 39-year-old Nathan Pelt, a Black male from Marianna, Fla. He is wanted on the following charges:
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Robbery
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Theft from a person 65 years of age or older
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Battery on a person 65 years of age or older
Pelt is still on the run. Anyone with information is asked to call the Marianna Police Department at 850-526-3125. To remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted to Chipola Crimestoppers at 850-526-5000.
