Vero Beach police release surveillance video of Mulligan’s robbery suspect

A major breakthrough has been made in the August robbery of a Vero Beach bar and restaurant.

Vero Beach police attributed Sederick Upton’s arrest to surveillance footage and DNA evidence.

Surveillance video recorded Upton entering and exiting Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill in August. He was arrested just last week.

WATCH: Surveillance footage of the robbery suspect

George Hart, the owner of Mulligan’s, said the impact of the August incident was profound.

“It was devastating. There has never been anything like this before. We are all in shock,” he said. “The suspect entered the restaurant and tied up an employee in the office while others were still inside. He locked the door and the guests knocked and tried to give the manager their money. The suspect threatened: ‘Don’t open the door or I’ll shoot you!'”

Upton is now facing charges including armed robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping and burglary.

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