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DaveGreen1954 · Post by **DaveGreen1954** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:48 pm

Alleged Robber Leaves His AK-47 Receipt

Posted: Today at 5:04 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sheriff's deputies tracked down a suspect in an armed robbery with a receipt he left at the scene of the crime, authorities said.

A man wearing a mask robbed an Orlando Hess station Monday, stealing $75 and two cartons of cigarettes, the sheriff's office reported.

When deputies arrived at the gas station, someone noticed that the robber had left a gun case against a display rack. Inside the case, deputies found a receipt for a new AK-47 assault rifle.

"Obviously, he wasn't a member of the MENSA society," sheriff's spokeswoman Susan Soto told the Orlando Sentinel.

The receipt was made out to Eric Cunningham, who lived only a few miles from the gas station, according to an arrest report.

Deputies found Cunningham, 18, at his apartment with a loaded assault rifle and a shotgun, the report said.

Cunningham was arrested and charged with armed robbery with a firearm while wearing a mask. He remained in jail with no bond.

Dave

Post by **Niner** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:48 pm

Does Florida allow 18 year olds to buy guns?

Tom-May · Post by **Tom-May** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:20 am

Of course, it could be a double bluff and the thief could have 'lifted' the receipt and planted it in the bag deliberately, thus shifting the blame.

But then again, I could just be a devious old sod

Karl/Pa. · Post by **Karl/Pa.** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:53 am

Most states allow 18 year olds to buy long guns but not handguns. This is in line with federal regs.