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Gerald M. Monahan, Jr.
Chief of Police

1395 Dunlawton Ave.
Port Orange, FL 32129
386-506-5800


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                 News Release                                           

02/21/2008
Captain Frank Surmaczewicz
Criminal Investigation Division
Port Orange Police Department
(386) 506-5899
Case #
08-1655

                              ARREST MADE IN CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERY

On February 17, 2008 at approximately 4:00 pm a suspect armed with what appeared to be a black in color, semi-automatic handgun entered the Allison’s Shell Convenience Store located at 3790 Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange. The armed suspect demanded cigarettes and the money from the register. The suspect ran outside and proceeded to the rear of the store. He placed the stolen property in a black and grey backpack and fled the area on a black in color, boys bicycle. 

The suspect was described as a white male with brown hair, approximately 5-11 and 190 lbs. He was wearing baggy blue jean shorts, a white t-shirt, a dark grey pull over style hooded sweatshirt, and white low top tennis shoes. 

 Flyers were disseminated in the area of the robbery. On February 19, 2008 Patrol Sgt. Bill Proctor was given the first name of “ Mario “ as a possible suspect. On February 20, 2008 Patrol Ofc. Ken Long was given the full name of the possible suspect as being “ Mario Mosesso “. 

On February 21, 2008 Detectives formulated a photo lineup, which resulted in a positive identification from the victim. A further search of the suspect’s residence resulted in the recovery of items that provided a definite link to the armed robbery. Detective Dave Meyer then arrested the suspect at 3:15 pm for the charge of Robbery with a Firearm, the suspect will be held at DYS.    

Mario Joseph Mosesso
15 Years of Age 
                                                  951 Tall Pine Drive, Port Orange