Ruskin man arrested after stabbing and robbery near food pantry

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a 27-year-old Ruskin man after an attack and robbery near a Ruskin food pantry.

Deputies say they answered a 911 call at about 8 AM on Oct. 27. The call came from near Calvary Angel's Attic food pantry in Ruskin.

Deputies found a man with stab wounds. The victim told deputies that someone struck him multiple times with an unknown object.

Deputies say the attacker took the victim's jewelry, cell phone and wallet. The attacker then ran away on foot.

The victim went to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives say they identified the suspect through investigative means. On Oct. 29, detectives found him on Harbour Blue Street in Ruskin. They took him into custody.

The Sheriff's Office charged him with robbery with a weapon of $750 or more, but less than $20,000. He also faces a charge of aggravated battery with a weapon, great bodily harm.

Charges are accusations, not findings of guilt. The Sheriff's Office says the investigation remains active.