By: Sharon Aron Baron:
Homicide detectives have released the surveillance video of the fatal robbery of a Parkland man who was killed while working in a North Lauderdale store.
Ayub Ali, 61, was shot after a suspect robbed Aunt Molly’s Food Store on 1691 S. State Road 7 on July 17. The suspect took money from the cash register and left, then returned shortly after and shot Ali.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies from North Lauderdale and paramedics from Tamarac Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Ali was transported to Broward Health Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect wore a black vest, reddish-orange shorts with a black and white stripe on the sides, reddish-orange slides and a skull-cap with “Miami” stitched on the front.
Ali lived in the Meadow Run community with his wife Farhana. He was originally from Bangladesh.
Anyone with information is asked to contact BSO Homicide Detective James Hayes at 954-321-4231. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.
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