Occurred on 12/21/12, 8:51pm  Aggravated Robbery  1519 S. Port Avenue  1212210126

Police were called to the Family Dollar Store for a robbery in progress.  A store clerk told Officers an armed Hispanic man walked up to the counter as if to purchase some items and then pointed a firearm at her.  The man demanded the money from the register, but the clerk refused to do so and walked away.  The store clerk grabbed a phone and told the robber she was calling police.

The robber approached a nearby clerk and again demanded the money from her register at gunpoint.  The clerk was unable to open the register and the man gave up, leaving the store. No one was injured in the foiled robbery.

The suspect is described as a White male, in his early 20’s, 5’7″ to 5’9″ feet tall and weighing 180 to 200 lbs.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will received a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.