Robbery - Fort Lauderdale,FL

a friend of mine actually had her car stolen when she went inside to pay for gas! there was also another woman who was stabbed to death while pumping gas. she wasnt paying attention to her surroundings. you need to recontact the cops and find out why the attendant wouldnt allow a viewing. that sounds like obstrution of justice to me. i never leave my car unlocked at a gas station. i always observe who is around me and what they are doing while i'm pumping. there are a lot of desperate and crazy peeps out there!

Definetely call the police. Terrible that this happened to you. Lesson learned to lock you car maybe while pumping gas, or else go to a full service station. Also, not to leave so many tempting things in the car. Also, backing up photos from a phone SD card onto a computer and back-up drive is something everyone should do frequently.

If you didn't see it how do you know it was that particular person? Was he the only person around? Did you call the police?

This story doesnt seem right, like something is missing.
I dont understand why the clerk wouldnt show the cops the vid of the alleged robbery, that makes no sense?

First of all, I am sorry for your loss.

Next: Did you file a police report? If not, Why? Crimes like this are not always on the news unless there is an outbreak of the same type of crime. Why don't you watch the news to keep up with the current events in your town. If you can't watch, at least listen to it on the radio or read the paper.

Do you know for a fact it was the person you described? If you had your head turned away, how could you pinpoint a certain person unless you saw it happen? You seem to have great detail on the person who did this. I just don't see how you have that detail if it happened behind your back. Naming a make and model of a car is sharp, as well as describing someone.

Police will ask these questions and more tough ones. Too many times, people are wrongfully accused, not always intentional but accidently as well. What if you happened to see this black guy in the white G6 as he was driving away and you noticed your loss. You assume it was him. It does not necessarily mean it was him, he could simply be someone exiting the station from fueling his own car.

On the times I put gas in my car, I am standing at my car pumping gas, not watching the gas meter.

It is important to always remain cautious and watch your back. I hope you get the issue resolved.

I often leave my driver's door open while pumping gas because I usually have at least one of my daughters with me. I also usually have my wallet sitting on the center console. The other day, the man pumping gas next to me told me that a friend had been robbed just as you describe - and her kids were in the car. I should have known better. I thanked him and I no longer leave the door open, just the window, and I don't leave any valuables within reach or sight.

What gas station did this happen to you at? BP Copans must be a BP gas station on Copans Road (Pompano area) - I bet it's near where this guy lives. I'm very sorry that this happened to you and I hope this scum gets caught and gets what's coming to him!

Thanks for reminding us all about this crime...

EDIT: I just saw the additional information that you wrote and I'm sorry but the clerk cannot refuse to show the cop the video. That is obstruction. Call the police officer or station and ask if they are obtaining a warrant or subpoena for the video!

Just happened to me today at Hess on US1 by 17th street. Black guy, black car took my bag from the opposite side while I was pumping gas. Like you say say, a tough lesson learnt.