Casino-Goer Experiences Robbery at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating a series of robberies at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida. The latest incident occurred on February 5, 2025, where a casino patron was robbed of their winnings.
According to the police, the victim was followed by an individual who was reportedly spotted, and later, their car was hit by the car of the culprits. An armed and masked thug then robbed the victim at gunpoint, taking $3,700 in winnings.
The suspects believed to be responsible for this robbery are John "Red" Carmichael, Lisa Nguyen, and Marco Diaz. However, no one has been detained in relation to the latest incident.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino remains dedicated to ensuring the safety of its patrons and employees. The casino is prepared to collaborate with law enforcement and offer CCTV footage or other assistance in the investigation.
It is unclear if any of the cases are connected, but the Tampa Police are investigating a potential pattern of robberies of jackpot winners at Seminole Hard Rock Casino. This robbery appears to be part of a pattern of such crimes that have been recorded at the casino over the last few years.
However, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa isn't aware of other current active investigations into robberies. It is also important to note that there is no evidence suggesting the latest robbery is linked to other such crimes.
The casino urges its patrons to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the security personnel. The police are encouraging anyone with information regarding these robberies to come forward and assist in the investigation.
As the investigation continues, the Tampa Police and Seminole Hard Rock Casino will work together to ensure the safety of all patrons and employees and bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.
