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Riviera Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Convicted Felon Arrested for Armed Robbery at Florida Walgreens
Christopher Lane, 48, demanded Percocet and Oxycodone during the incident, police say.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:50pm
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The chilling aftermath of an armed robbery attempt at a Florida Walgreens exposes the dangers pharmacy staff face in the ongoing opioid crisis.Riviera Beach TodayA convicted felon was arrested on Sunday for an attempted armed robbery at a Walgreens in Riviera Beach, Florida. Christopher Lane, 48, is accused of entering the store, demanding prescription drugs, and threatening a pharmacy technician with a handgun before police arrived and took him into custody.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of prescription drug robberies, which have become an increasing problem in recent years as the opioid crisis continues. Walgreens and other pharmacies have had to take additional security measures to protect their staff and customers from these types of crimes.
The details
According to the police report, Lane arrived at the Walgreens and asked a pharmacy technician to fill a prescription for his mother, but he could not provide her birthday or other identifying information. Lane then handed the technician a note demanding all the Percocet and Oxycodone in the store, threatening to 'blow the closest person's head off' if she did not comply within 32 seconds. The technician alerted the pharmacist, who triggered a panic alarm. Surveillance footage showed Lane placing what appeared to be a handgun on the counter.
- On April 14, 2026, police responded to a call about a customer with a gun inside the Riviera Beach Walgreens.
- Christopher Lane was arrested and charged on the same day, April 14, 2026.
The players
Christopher Lane
A 48-year-old convicted felon who was arrested for the attempted armed robbery at the Riviera Beach Walgreens.
Riviera Beach Police
The law enforcement agency that responded to the call and arrested Christopher Lane.
Walgreens
The pharmacy chain where the attempted armed robbery took place.
What they’re saying
“She has 30 seconds, she has a family to go home to.”
— Christopher Lane, Robbery Suspect
What’s next
Lane is being held in custody and is expected to appear before a judge for a bond hearing in the coming days.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the risks that pharmacy staff face from armed robberies targeting prescription opioids, and the ongoing challenges communities face in addressing the opioid crisis and related crimes.
