May 18, 2009
Gary Davidson
Public Information Office

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS HELP LOCATING ROBBERY SUSPECT

Volusia County Sheriff’s investigators have identified the man accused of robbing a convenience store in Deltona nearly two weeks ago and are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect. On Monday, investigators obtained an arrest warrant charging 24-year-old Calvin Johnson with robbery. Johnson lives in DeBary, but his whereabouts are unknown. Anyone providing information that leads to the suspect’s arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Johnson is accused of robbing the Kangaroo Express on Welcome Center Drive in Deltona on the evening of May 7. The suspect handed a hold-up note to the store clerk and made off with cash from the register and some cigarettes. While no weapon was seen during the robbery, the suspect claimed to have a gun and held one hand to his side, as if to imply that he was armed. No one was injured during the robbery, and five days later, an anonymous tip received by Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida led investigators to Johnson. After witnesses picked out Johnson from a photo line-up, Sheriff’s investigators obtained the warrant from Circuit Court Judge Hubert L. Grimes. The warrant calls for Johnson to be held on $50,000 bond.

Johnson is 5’8” and weighs about 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at (888) 277-TIPS. Resident can also text a tip by texting “TIP231 plus the message” to CRIMES. Tipsters who provide information to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and can qualify for a reward of up to $1,000. Anyone who prefers to talk directly to a deputy can call the Sheriff’s Office at (386) 860-7030. However, only callers to Crime Stoppers will qualify for a reward.

UPDATE: Calvin Johnson was located last night in district six by Alpha Shift and placed under arrest.