"Prescription for a life behind bars:" Shorewood police seek drug store robber

Looking for help: FBI offers $5,000 reward for information in robberies of Shorewood pharmacy

Looking for help: FBI offers $5,000 reward for information in robberies of Shorewood pharmacy

SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- FBI agents are calling it a "prescription for a life behind bars." A Shorewood drug store is robbed four times since January. Now, a reward is being offered for a crook with a penchant for pain killers.

FBI agent Robert Botsch says it's believed one man is responsible for a string of armed robberies at Hayek's Pharmacy on Downer Ave. Since January, he's apparently hit the store four times.

Botsch says the frequency and violence of each robbery has prompted the feds to get involved.

"In one of the robberies, a round was discharged towards an employee inside the store.  In another, the employees were placed out on the ground and threatened to be shot," said Botsch.

The FBI is now offering a $5,000 reward in the case. Neighbors hope that will put an end to the suspect's repetitive ways. He normally shows up with his face covered, flashing a black revolver. Surveillance cameras were able to get a clear photo of him on Sunday.

Workers at Hayek's tell FOX6 News the robber must have gotten spooked the last time. He allegedly dropped all the drugs and cash when he ran away.

If the suspect is caught and convicted, he could face 85 years behind bars.