7-Eleven hold-up is 13th robbery at Manatee business since March 23

There was no immediate information on whether Manatee County sheriff's detectives suspect the armed hold-up of a 7-11 store on Tallevast Road early Monday is connected with the dozen earlier robberies of convenience stores, restaurants and other businesses in Manatee County between March 23 and April 26.

Two suspects were arrested after the 12th hold-up, at the King Buffet restaurant in Palmetto. But police then said two other suspects had escaped.

Here is a map showing the location and other details about the earlier hold-ups:

Click marker for more information: