July 21, 2005

CRIME STOPPERS

TYPE OF CRIME: Robbery

On June 17, 2005 at 9 p.m., suspects robbed the Starbucks Coffee Shop at 3700 Thomas Rd. and Montague Expressway in Santa Clara.

Just prior to the store closing, the suspect ordered a latte and left the business. The two clerks then locked the door and prepared the drink. The suspect returned a few minutes later and knocked on the door. The suspect had changed his clothes and was now wearing a Seattle Mariners baseball cap and white gloves. The clerks opened the door to give him his latte when he pulled out a silver semi-auto handgun. The suspect directed the clerks to the back room where he ordered one clerk to prone out on the floor and the other to open the safe.

The suspect then had the clerk empty the cash register drawers. The suspect was inside the store for approximately seven minutes and the take was over $2,000 dollars.

The suspect is described as a black male adult, 25-30 years old, 6 feet to 6 feet, 2 inches tall, medium build, light skinned with a goatee. He was last seen wearing a black Seattle baseball cap, black sweatshirt, tan cargo pants, tan boots and white gloves. The suspect was carrying a gray nylon bag from which he pulled the silver semi-auto handgun.

If you have any information about this crime, contact Sgt. Gilbert from the Santa Clara Police Department at (408) 615-4829. If you wish to remain anonymous, and receive up to $1,000 dollars in reward money, contact Officer Pierce with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-STOP (7867).