June 24, 2004

CRIME STOPPER OF THE WEEK

Robbery
SYNOPSIS: On May 5 at 2:19 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at a liquor store at 2672 Cropley Avenue. Two suspectss entered the store, one suspect holding a shotgun straight out from his body, and the other suspect holding a handgun by his side. The suspects pointed their guns at the two clerks and took money from the cash register. The suspects left the store eastbound on foot.

Suspect one is described as a Hispanic male in his mid 20’s, 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He had a plaid, short-sleeve shirt on, black sweat pants, a thick mustache and a San Francisco Giants cap.

Suspect two is described as a Hispanic male in his early 20’s. He is approximately 5’10” and 160 pounds. He was wearing a long sleeve Pendleton shirt and blue jeans. His hair was slicked back and he was wearing sunglasses.

They may be in a silver van.


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