Pensacola Police say Albert De Christopher Melton is a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that occurred March 26 in the 3000 block of North Ninth Avenue. Melton struck the victim and took cash and a cell phone from the victim before leaving the scene, according to reports. They are seeking the public's help in locating him.
Albert De Christopher Melton
D.O.B.: 9/9/92
Hair/Eyes: Black/Brown
Ht/Wt: 5’11”/145 lbs.
L.K.A.: 724 N. K St.
Warrant charges:
Larceny (grand theft 300 less than 5K dols) (1 ct)
Robbery (by sudden snatching w/o firearm or weapon) (1 ct)
Battery (battery, touch/strike against will) (1 ct)
Anyone having information on Melton's location is asked to contact the Pensacola Police Department at (850) 435-1900 or via Facebook. Tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 433-STOP, or you can also text Crime Stoppers by typing the tip in the body of the text after entering 274637 (CRIMES).
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: PPD seeking public's help in find robber